Finding the Third Proportional to 174,971.25 and 271,447.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,971.25 and 271,447.88 is: 421,120.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,971.25 : 271,447.88 = 271,447.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,971.25/271,447.88 = 271,447.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,971.25x = 271,447.88 × 271,447.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,971.25x = 73,683,948,842.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,683,948,842.02/174,971.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,120.32
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