Finding the Third Proportional to 117,471.75 and 177,846.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,471.75 and 177,846.75 is: 269,251.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,471.75 : 177,846.75 = 177,846.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,471.75/177,846.75 = 177,846.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,471.75x = 177,846.75 × 177,846.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,471.75x = 31,629,466,485.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,629,466,485.56/117,471.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,251.68
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