Finding the Third Proportional to 176,137.50 and 235,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,137.50 and 235,953 is: 316,081.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,137.50 : 235,953 = 235,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,137.50/235,953 = 235,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,137.50x = 235,953 × 235,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,137.50x = 55,673,818,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,673,818,209/176,137.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,081.57
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