Finding the Third Proportional to 177,553.50 and 381,459
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,553.50 and 381,459 is: 819,533.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,553.50 : 381,459 = 381,459 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,553.50/381,459 = 381,459/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,553.50x = 381,459 × 381,459 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,553.50x = 145,510,968,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,510,968,681/177,553.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819,533.09
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