Finding the Third Proportional to 173,533.50 and 351,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,533.50 and 351,897 is: 713,588.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,533.50 : 351,897 = 351,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,533.50/351,897 = 351,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,533.50x = 351,897 × 351,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,533.50x = 123,831,498,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,831,498,609/173,533.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,588.43
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