Finding the Third Proportional to 129,470.50 and 174,924.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,470.50 and 174,924.75 is: 236,336.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,470.50 : 174,924.75 = 174,924.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,470.50/174,924.75 = 174,924.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,470.50x = 174,924.75 × 174,924.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,470.50x = 30,598,668,162.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,598,668,162.56/129,470.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 236,336.99
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