Finding the Third Proportional to 176,559.75 and 251,519.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,559.75 and 251,519.63 is: 358,304.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,559.75 : 251,519.63 = 251,519.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,559.75/251,519.63 = 251,519.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,559.75x = 251,519.63 × 251,519.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,559.75x = 63,262,121,760.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,262,121,760.14/176,559.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,304.32
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