Finding the Third Proportional to 179,043.75 and 242,303.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,043.75 and 242,303.63 is: 327,914.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,043.75 : 242,303.63 = 242,303.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,043.75/242,303.63 = 242,303.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,043.75x = 242,303.63 × 242,303.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,043.75x = 58,711,046,688.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,711,046,688.14/179,043.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,914.53
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