Finding the Third Proportional to 77,899.50 and 173,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 77,899.50 and 173,835 is: 387,917.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
77,899.50 : 173,835 = 173,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
77,899.50/173,835 = 173,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
77,899.50x = 173,835 × 173,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
77,899.50x = 30,218,607,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,218,607,225/77,899.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,917.86
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