Finding the Third Proportional to 179,232.75 and 366,735.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,232.75 and 366,735.75 is: 750,393.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,232.75 : 366,735.75 = 366,735.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,232.75/366,735.75 = 366,735.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,232.75x = 366,735.75 × 366,735.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,232.75x = 134,495,110,328.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,495,110,328.06/179,232.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,393.61
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