Finding the Third Proportional to 103,955.63 and 176,266.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 103,955.63 and 176,266.13 is: 298,875.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
103,955.63 : 176,266.13 = 176,266.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
103,955.63/176,266.13 = 176,266.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
103,955.63x = 176,266.13 × 176,266.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
103,955.63x = 31,069,746,822.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,069,746,822.52/103,955.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 298,875.09
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