Finding the Third Proportional to 173,229.75 and 371,445.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,229.75 and 371,445.75 is: 796,467.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,229.75 : 371,445.75 = 371,445.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,229.75/371,445.75 = 371,445.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,229.75x = 371,445.75 × 371,445.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,229.75x = 137,971,945,193.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,971,945,193.06/173,229.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,467.96
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