Finding the Third Proportional to 171,240.75 and 272,715.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,240.75 and 272,715.75 is: 434,323.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,240.75 : 272,715.75 = 272,715.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,240.75/272,715.75 = 272,715.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,240.75x = 272,715.75 × 272,715.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,240.75x = 74,373,880,298.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,373,880,298.06/171,240.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,323.49
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