Finding the Third Proportional to 77,896.69 and 173,828.53
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,896.69 and 173,828.53 is: 387,902.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,896.69 : 173,828.53 = 173,828.53 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,896.69/173,828.53 = 173,828.53/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,896.69x = 173,828.53 × 173,828.53 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,896.69x = 30,216,358,276.53 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,216,358,276.53/77,896.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,902.99
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