Finding the Third Proportional to 174,188.25 and 263,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,188.25 and 263,691 is: 399,182.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,188.25 : 263,691 = 263,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,188.25/263,691 = 263,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,188.25x = 263,691 × 263,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,188.25x = 69,532,943,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,532,943,481/174,188.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,182.74
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