Finding the Third Proportional to 172,804.50 and 247,110.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,804.50 and 247,110.75 is: 353,368.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,804.50 : 247,110.75 = 247,110.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,804.50/247,110.75 = 247,110.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,804.50x = 247,110.75 × 247,110.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,804.50x = 61,063,722,765.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,063,722,765.56/172,804.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,368.82
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