Finding the Third Proportional to 110,728.50 and 175,812.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,728.50 and 175,812.75 is: 279,152.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,728.50 : 175,812.75 = 175,812.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,728.50/175,812.75 = 175,812.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,728.50x = 175,812.75 × 175,812.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,728.50x = 30,910,123,062.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,910,123,062.56/110,728.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,152.37
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