Finding the Third Proportional to 114,972.50 and 171,750.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,972.50 and 171,750.75 is: 256,568.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,972.50 : 171,750.75 = 171,750.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,972.50/171,750.75 = 171,750.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,972.50x = 171,750.75 × 171,750.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,972.50x = 29,498,320,125.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,498,320,125.56/114,972.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 256,568.48
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