Finding the Third Proportional to 174,973.50 and 271,451.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,973.50 and 271,451.25 is: 421,125.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,973.50 : 271,451.25 = 271,451.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,973.50/271,451.25 = 271,451.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,973.50x = 271,451.25 × 271,451.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,973.50x = 73,685,781,126.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,685,781,126.56/174,973.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421,125.38
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