Finding the Third Proportional to 173,623.50 and 352,076.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,623.50 and 352,076.63 is: 713,946.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,623.50 : 352,076.63 = 352,076.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,623.50/352,076.63 = 352,076.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,623.50x = 352,076.63 × 352,076.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,623.50x = 123,957,949,871.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,957,949,871.39/173,623.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,946.84
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