Finding the Third Proportional to 178,240.50 and 416,350.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,240.50 and 416,350.13 is: 972,547.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,240.50 : 416,350.13 = 416,350.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,240.50/416,350.13 = 416,350.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,240.50x = 416,350.13 × 416,350.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,240.50x = 173,347,426,587.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,347,426,587.52/178,240.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 972,547.91
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