Finding the Third Proportional to 174,219.50 and 255,571
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,219.50 and 255,571 is: 374,909.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,219.50 : 255,571 = 255,571 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,219.50/255,571 = 255,571/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,219.50x = 255,571 × 255,571 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,219.50x = 65,316,536,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,316,536,041/174,219.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,909.44
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