Finding the Third Proportional to 174,663.56 and 355,749.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,663.56 and 355,749.75 is: 724,580.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,663.56 : 355,749.75 = 355,749.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,663.56/355,749.75 = 355,749.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,663.56x = 355,749.75 × 355,749.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,663.56x = 126,557,884,625.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,557,884,625.06/174,663.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 724,580.92
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