Finding the Third Proportional to 176,305.50 and 260,752.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,305.50 and 260,752.50 is: 385,648.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,305.50 : 260,752.50 = 260,752.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,305.50/260,752.50 = 260,752.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,305.50x = 260,752.50 × 260,752.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,305.50x = 67,991,866,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,991,866,256.25/176,305.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,648.02
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