Finding the Third Proportional to 115,416 and 172,660.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,416 and 172,660.50 is: 258,297.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,416 : 172,660.50 = 172,660.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,416/172,660.50 = 172,660.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,416x = 172,660.50 × 172,660.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,416x = 29,811,648,260.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,811,648,260.25/115,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,297.36
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