Finding the Third Proportional to 177,592.50 and 390,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,592.50 and 390,177 is: 857,232.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,592.50 : 390,177 = 390,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,592.50/390,177 = 390,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,592.50x = 390,177 × 390,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,592.50x = 152,238,091,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,238,091,329/177,592.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 857,232.66
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