Finding the Third Proportional to 112,549.50 and 171,681.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,549.50 and 171,681.75 is: 261,881.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,549.50 : 171,681.75 = 171,681.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,549.50/171,681.75 = 171,681.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,549.50x = 171,681.75 × 171,681.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,549.50x = 29,474,623,283.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,474,623,283.06/112,549.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,881.42
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