Finding the Third Proportional to 114,929.75 and 178,408.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,929.75 and 178,408.75 is: 276,949.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,929.75 : 178,408.75 = 178,408.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,929.75/178,408.75 = 178,408.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,929.75x = 178,408.75 × 178,408.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,929.75x = 31,829,682,076.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,829,682,076.56/114,929.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 276,949.02
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