Finding the Third Proportional to 175,125.50 and 277,349.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,125.50 and 277,349.50 is: 439,243.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,125.50 : 277,349.50 = 277,349.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,125.50/277,349.50 = 277,349.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,125.50x = 277,349.50 × 277,349.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,125.50x = 76,922,745,150.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,922,745,150.25/175,125.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,243.54
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