Finding the Third Proportional to 260,871.75 and 372,170.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 260,871.75 and 372,170.81 is: 530,954.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
260,871.75 : 372,170.81 = 372,170.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
260,871.75/372,170.81 = 372,170.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
260,871.75x = 372,170.81 × 372,170.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
260,871.75x = 138,511,113,676.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,511,113,676.91/260,871.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 530,954.82
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