Finding the Third Proportional to 173,788.50 and 255,043.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,788.50 and 255,043.50 is: 374,289.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,788.50 : 255,043.50 = 255,043.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,788.50/255,043.50 = 255,043.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,788.50x = 255,043.50 × 255,043.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,788.50x = 65,047,186,892.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,047,186,892.25/173,788.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,289.36
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