Finding the Third Proportional to 179,750.25 and 394,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,750.25 and 394,833 is: 867,276.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,750.25 : 394,833 = 394,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,750.25/394,833 = 394,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,750.25x = 394,833 × 394,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,750.25x = 155,893,097,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,893,097,889/179,750.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867,276.11
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