Finding the Third Proportional to 113,614.50 and 176,163.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,614.50 and 176,163.75 is: 273,148.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,614.50 : 176,163.75 = 176,163.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,614.50/176,163.75 = 176,163.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,614.50x = 176,163.75 × 176,163.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,614.50x = 31,033,666,814.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,033,666,814.06/113,614.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,148.82
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