Finding the Third Proportional to 177,810 and 387,574.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,810 and 387,574.50 is: 844,800.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,810 : 387,574.50 = 387,574.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,810/387,574.50 = 387,574.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,810x = 387,574.50 × 387,574.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,810x = 150,213,993,050.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,213,993,050.25/177,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844,800.59
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