Finding the Third Proportional to 173,107.13 and 260,799.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,107.13 and 260,799.75 is: 392,915.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,107.13 : 260,799.75 = 260,799.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,107.13/260,799.75 = 260,799.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,107.13x = 260,799.75 × 260,799.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,107.13x = 68,016,509,600.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,016,509,600.06/173,107.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,915.71
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