Finding the Third Proportional to 174,184.88 and 245,292.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,184.88 and 245,292.75 is: 345,429.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,184.88 : 245,292.75 = 245,292.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,184.88/245,292.75 = 245,292.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,184.88x = 245,292.75 × 245,292.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,184.88x = 60,168,533,202.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,168,533,202.56/174,184.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,429.15
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