Finding the Third Proportional to 173,835.50 and 360,993.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,835.50 and 360,993.25 is: 749,651.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,835.50 : 360,993.25 = 360,993.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,835.50/360,993.25 = 360,993.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,835.50x = 360,993.25 × 360,993.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,835.50x = 130,316,126,545.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,316,126,545.56/173,835.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,651.98
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