Finding the Third Proportional to 174,939.75 and 270,141.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,939.75 and 270,141.75 is: 417,152.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,939.75 : 270,141.75 = 270,141.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,939.75/270,141.75 = 270,141.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,939.75x = 270,141.75 × 270,141.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,939.75x = 72,976,565,093.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,976,565,093.06/174,939.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,152.56
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