Finding the Third Proportional to 174,622.50 and 335,758.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,622.50 and 335,758.50 is: 645,585.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,622.50 : 335,758.50 = 335,758.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,622.50/335,758.50 = 335,758.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,622.50x = 335,758.50 × 335,758.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,622.50x = 112,733,770,322.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,733,770,322.25/174,622.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 645,585.59
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