Finding the Third Proportional to 174,948 and 278,511.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,948 and 278,511.75 is: 443,382.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,948 : 278,511.75 = 278,511.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,948/278,511.75 = 278,511.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,948x = 278,511.75 × 278,511.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,948x = 77,568,794,888.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,568,794,888.06/174,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,382.00
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