Finding the Third Proportional to 170,853.75 and 270,195.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,853.75 and 270,195.75 is: 427,299.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,853.75 : 270,195.75 = 270,195.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,853.75/270,195.75 = 270,195.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,853.75x = 270,195.75 × 270,195.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,853.75x = 73,005,743,318.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,005,743,318.06/170,853.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,299.63
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