Finding the Third Proportional to 179,394.75 and 239,203.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,394.75 and 239,203.13 is: 318,951.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,394.75 : 239,203.13 = 239,203.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,394.75/239,203.13 = 239,203.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,394.75x = 239,203.13 × 239,203.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,394.75x = 57,218,135,009.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,218,135,009.77/179,394.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 318,951.00
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