Finding the Third Proportional to 179,460.56 and 391,521.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,460.56 and 391,521.09 is: 854,164.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,460.56 : 391,521.09 = 391,521.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,460.56/391,521.09 = 391,521.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,460.56x = 391,521.09 × 391,521.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,460.56x = 153,288,766,851.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,288,766,851.20/179,460.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 854,164.08
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