Finding the Third Proportional to 179,953.50 and 416,601
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,953.50 and 416,601 is: 964,451.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,953.50 : 416,601 = 416,601 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,953.50/416,601 = 416,601/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,953.50x = 416,601 × 416,601 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,953.50x = 173,556,393,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,556,393,201/179,953.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,451.33
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