Finding the Third Proportional to 171,115.50 and 353,071.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,115.50 and 353,071.50 is: 728,510.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,115.50 : 353,071.50 = 353,071.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,115.50/353,071.50 = 353,071.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,115.50x = 353,071.50 × 353,071.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,115.50x = 124,659,484,112.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,659,484,112.25/171,115.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,510.77
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