Finding the Third Proportional to 174,871.50 and 313,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,871.50 and 313,752 is: 562,929.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,871.50 : 313,752 = 313,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,871.50/313,752 = 313,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,871.50x = 313,752 × 313,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,871.50x = 98,440,317,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,440,317,504/174,871.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,929.45
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