Finding the Third Proportional to 110,878.25 and 173,735.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,878.25 and 173,735.13 is: 272,225.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,878.25 : 173,735.13 = 173,735.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,878.25/173,735.13 = 173,735.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,878.25x = 173,735.13 × 173,735.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,878.25x = 30,183,893,658.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,183,893,658.77/110,878.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,225.56
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