Finding the Third Proportional to 131,184.75 and 177,228.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,184.75 and 177,228.75 is: 239,433.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,184.75 : 177,228.75 = 177,228.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,184.75/177,228.75 = 177,228.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,184.75x = 177,228.75 × 177,228.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,184.75x = 31,410,029,826.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,410,029,826.56/131,184.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 239,433.55
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