Finding the Third Proportional to 174,946.50 and 247,757.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,946.50 and 247,757.06 is: 350,870.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,946.50 : 247,757.06 = 247,757.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,946.50/247,757.06 = 247,757.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,946.50x = 247,757.06 × 247,757.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,946.50x = 61,383,562,018.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,383,562,018.63/174,946.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 350,870.48
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