Finding the Third Proportional to 114,042.75 and 176,599.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,042.75 and 176,599.50 is: 273,470.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,042.75 : 176,599.50 = 176,599.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,042.75/176,599.50 = 176,599.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,042.75x = 176,599.50 × 176,599.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,042.75x = 31,187,383,400.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,187,383,400.25/114,042.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 273,470.99
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