Finding the Third Proportional to 116,374.50 and 177,945.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,374.50 and 177,945.75 is: 272,093.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,374.50 : 177,945.75 = 177,945.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,374.50/177,945.75 = 177,945.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,374.50x = 177,945.75 × 177,945.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,374.50x = 31,664,689,943.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,664,689,943.06/116,374.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,093.03
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