Finding the Third Proportional to 173,169 and 260,257.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,169 and 260,257.50 is: 391,143.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,169 : 260,257.50 = 260,257.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,169/260,257.50 = 260,257.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,169x = 260,257.50 × 260,257.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,169x = 67,733,966,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,733,966,306.25/173,169 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,143.72
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