Finding the Third Proportional to 175,537.13 and 260,025.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,537.13 and 260,025.19 is: 385,178.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,537.13 : 260,025.19 = 260,025.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,537.13/260,025.19 = 260,025.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,537.13x = 260,025.19 × 260,025.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,537.13x = 67,613,098,134.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,613,098,134.41/175,537.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,178.34
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