Finding the Third Proportional to 117,170.25 and 174,988.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,170.25 and 174,988.50 is: 261,337.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,170.25 : 174,988.50 = 174,988.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,170.25/174,988.50 = 174,988.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,170.25x = 174,988.50 × 174,988.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,170.25x = 30,620,975,132.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,620,975,132.25/117,170.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 261,337.46
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