Finding the Third Proportional to 173,157.75 and 260,239.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,157.75 and 260,239.50 is: 391,115.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,157.75 : 260,239.50 = 260,239.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,157.75/260,239.50 = 260,239.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,157.75x = 260,239.50 × 260,239.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,157.75x = 67,724,597,360.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,724,597,360.25/173,157.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,115.02
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