Finding the Third Proportional to 172,942.50 and 372,565.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,942.50 and 372,565.50 is: 802,608.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,942.50 : 372,565.50 = 372,565.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,942.50/372,565.50 = 372,565.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,942.50x = 372,565.50 × 372,565.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,942.50x = 138,805,051,790.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,805,051,790.25/172,942.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,608.10
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