Finding the Third Proportional to 173,800.50 and 232,782.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,800.50 and 232,782.50 is: 311,780.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,800.50 : 232,782.50 = 232,782.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,800.50/232,782.50 = 232,782.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,800.50x = 232,782.50 × 232,782.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,800.50x = 54,187,692,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,187,692,306.25/173,800.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,780.99
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