Finding the Third Proportional to 118,003.50 and 176,971.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,003.50 and 176,971.50 is: 265,406.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,003.50 : 176,971.50 = 176,971.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,003.50/176,971.50 = 176,971.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,003.50x = 176,971.50 × 176,971.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,003.50x = 31,318,911,812.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,318,911,812.25/118,003.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,406.63
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