Finding the Third Proportional to 173,203.25 and 372,191.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,203.25 and 372,191.50 is: 799,791.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,203.25 : 372,191.50 = 372,191.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,203.25/372,191.50 = 372,191.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,203.25x = 372,191.50 × 372,191.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,203.25x = 138,526,512,672.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,526,512,672.25/173,203.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,791.65
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