Finding the Third Proportional to 106,659.75 and 171,815.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,659.75 and 171,815.63 is: 276,773.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,659.75 : 171,815.63 = 171,815.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,659.75/171,815.63 = 171,815.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,659.75x = 171,815.63 × 171,815.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,659.75x = 29,520,608,994.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,520,608,994.14/106,659.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,773.66
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