Finding the Third Proportional to 178,609.50 and 246,043.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,609.50 and 246,043.50 is: 338,937.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,609.50 : 246,043.50 = 246,043.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,609.50/246,043.50 = 246,043.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,609.50x = 246,043.50 × 246,043.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,609.50x = 60,537,403,892.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,537,403,892.25/178,609.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,937.20
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