Finding the Third Proportional to 112,645.69 and 174,361.99
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,645.69 and 174,361.99 is: 269,891.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,645.69 : 174,361.99 = 174,361.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,645.69/174,361.99 = 174,361.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,645.69x = 174,361.99 × 174,361.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,645.69x = 30,402,104,319.59 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,402,104,319.59/112,645.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,891.42
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