Finding the Third Proportional to 130,497.75 and 173,512.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 130,497.75 and 173,512.13 is: 230,704.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
130,497.75 : 173,512.13 = 173,512.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
130,497.75/173,512.13 = 173,512.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
130,497.75x = 173,512.13 × 173,512.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
130,497.75x = 30,106,457,522.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,106,457,522.02/130,497.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 230,704.80
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