Finding the Third Proportional to 177,342.75 and 272,589.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,342.75 and 272,589.75 is: 418,991.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,342.75 : 272,589.75 = 272,589.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,342.75/272,589.75 = 272,589.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,342.75x = 272,589.75 × 272,589.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,342.75x = 74,305,171,805.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,305,171,805.06/177,342.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,991.88
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