Finding the Third Proportional to 177,535.13 and 382,137.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,535.13 and 382,137.75 is: 822,537.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,535.13 : 382,137.75 = 382,137.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,535.13/382,137.75 = 382,137.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,535.13x = 382,137.75 × 382,137.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,535.13x = 146,029,259,975.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,029,259,975.06/177,535.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,537.29
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