Finding the Third Proportional to 124,974.14 and 178,587.91
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,974.14 and 178,587.91 is: 255,201.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,974.14 : 178,587.91 = 178,587.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,974.14/178,587.91 = 178,587.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,974.14x = 178,587.91 × 178,587.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,974.14x = 31,893,643,049.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,893,643,049.19/124,974.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 255,201.94
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