Finding the Third Proportional to 116,848.13 and 175,074.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,848.13 and 175,074.19 is: 262,314.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,848.13 : 175,074.19 = 175,074.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,848.13/175,074.19 = 175,074.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,848.13x = 175,074.19 × 175,074.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,848.13x = 30,650,971,128.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,650,971,128.79/116,848.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 262,314.62
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