Finding the Third Proportional to 179,392.50 and 380,650.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,392.50 and 380,650.50 is: 807,697.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,392.50 : 380,650.50 = 380,650.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,392.50/380,650.50 = 380,650.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,392.50x = 380,650.50 × 380,650.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,392.50x = 144,894,803,150.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,894,803,150.25/179,392.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 807,697.11
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