Finding the Third Proportional to 117,519.75 and 171,357.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,519.75 and 171,357.75 is: 249,859.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,519.75 : 171,357.75 = 171,357.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,519.75/171,357.75 = 171,357.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,519.75x = 171,357.75 × 171,357.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,519.75x = 29,363,478,485.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,363,478,485.06/117,519.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,859.95
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