Finding the Third Proportional to 172,957.50 and 403,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,957.50 and 403,983 is: 943,597.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,957.50 : 403,983 = 403,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,957.50/403,983 = 403,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,957.50x = 403,983 × 403,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,957.50x = 163,202,264,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,202,264,289/172,957.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 943,597.50
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