Finding the Third Proportional to 170,734.50 and 250,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,734.50 and 250,566 is: 367,724.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,734.50 : 250,566 = 250,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,734.50/250,566 = 250,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,734.50x = 250,566 × 250,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,734.50x = 62,783,320,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,783,320,356/170,734.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 367,724.86
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