Finding the Third Proportional to 174,866 and 265,718.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,866 and 265,718.50 is: 403,773.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,866 : 265,718.50 = 265,718.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,866/265,718.50 = 265,718.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,866x = 265,718.50 × 265,718.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,866x = 70,606,321,242.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,606,321,242.25/174,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,773.87
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