Finding the Third Proportional to 177,762.09 and 285,403.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,762.09 and 285,403.50 is: 458,225.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,762.09 : 285,403.50 = 285,403.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,762.09/285,403.50 = 285,403.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,762.09x = 285,403.50 × 285,403.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,762.09x = 81,455,157,812.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,455,157,812.25/177,762.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,225.69
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