Finding the Third Proportional to 179,245.63 and 390,101.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,245.63 and 390,101.63 is: 848,998.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,245.63 : 390,101.63 = 390,101.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,245.63/390,101.63 = 390,101.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,245.63x = 390,101.63 × 390,101.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,245.63x = 152,179,277,827.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,179,277,827.64/179,245.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,998.56
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