Finding the Third Proportional to 175,800.38 and 270,995.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,800.38 and 270,995.63 is: 417,738.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,800.38 : 270,995.63 = 270,995.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,800.38/270,995.63 = 270,995.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,800.38x = 270,995.63 × 270,995.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,800.38x = 73,438,628,769.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,438,628,769.14/175,800.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,738.75
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