Finding the Third Proportional to 173,547 and 351,922.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,547 and 351,922.50 is: 713,636.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,547 : 351,922.50 = 351,922.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,547/351,922.50 = 351,922.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,547x = 351,922.50 × 351,922.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,547x = 123,849,446,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,849,446,006.25/173,547 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,636.34
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