Finding the Third Proportional to 177,907 and 392,263.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,907 and 392,263.75 is: 864,894.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,907 : 392,263.75 = 392,263.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,907/392,263.75 = 392,263.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,907x = 392,263.75 × 392,263.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,907x = 153,870,849,564.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,870,849,564.06/177,907 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 864,894.86
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