Finding the Third Proportional to 176,817 and 361,804.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,817 and 361,804.50 is: 740,327.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,817 : 361,804.50 = 361,804.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,817/361,804.50 = 361,804.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,817x = 361,804.50 × 361,804.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,817x = 130,902,496,220.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,902,496,220.25/176,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,327.55
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