Finding the Third Proportional to 170,437.50 and 252,375.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,437.50 and 252,375.75 is: 373,706.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,437.50 : 252,375.75 = 252,375.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,437.50/252,375.75 = 252,375.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,437.50x = 252,375.75 × 252,375.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,437.50x = 63,693,519,188.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,693,519,188.06/170,437.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,706.02
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