Finding the Third Proportional to 176,272.50 and 268,539.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,272.50 and 268,539.75 is: 409,102.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,272.50 : 268,539.75 = 268,539.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,272.50/268,539.75 = 268,539.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,272.50x = 268,539.75 × 268,539.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,272.50x = 72,113,597,330.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,113,597,330.06/176,272.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,102.94
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