Finding the Third Proportional to 177,604.50 and 380,481
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,604.50 and 380,481 is: 815,102.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,604.50 : 380,481 = 380,481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,604.50/380,481 = 380,481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,604.50x = 380,481 × 380,481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,604.50x = 144,765,791,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,765,791,361/177,604.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,102.05
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