Finding the Third Proportional to 135,717.75 and 178,467.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 135,717.75 and 178,467.75 is: 234,683.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135,717.75 : 178,467.75 = 178,467.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135,717.75/178,467.75 = 178,467.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135,717.75x = 178,467.75 × 178,467.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135,717.75x = 31,850,737,790.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,850,737,790.06/135,717.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,683.66
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