Finding the Third Proportional to 173,170.13 and 276,634.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,170.13 and 276,634.13 is: 441,914.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,170.13 : 276,634.13 = 276,634.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,170.13/276,634.13 = 276,634.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,170.13x = 276,634.13 × 276,634.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,170.13x = 76,526,439,114.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,526,439,114.52/173,170.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,914.79
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