Finding the Third Proportional to 107,777.25 and 172,968.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 107,777.25 and 172,968.75 is: 277,592.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
107,777.25 : 172,968.75 = 172,968.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
107,777.25/172,968.75 = 172,968.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
107,777.25x = 172,968.75 × 172,968.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
107,777.25x = 29,918,188,476.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,918,188,476.56/107,777.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 277,592.80
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