Finding the Third Proportional to 123,256.50 and 176,136.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 123,256.50 and 176,136.75 is: 251,704.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,256.50 : 176,136.75 = 176,136.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,256.50/176,136.75 = 176,136.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,256.50x = 176,136.75 × 176,136.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,256.50x = 31,024,154,700.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,024,154,700.56/123,256.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 251,704.01
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