Finding the Third Proportional to 170,903.25 and 187,305.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,903.25 and 187,305.75 is: 205,282.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,903.25 : 187,305.75 = 187,305.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,903.25/187,305.75 = 187,305.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,903.25x = 187,305.75 × 187,305.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,903.25x = 35,083,443,983.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,083,443,983.06/170,903.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 205,282.49
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