Finding the Third Proportional to 79,246.50 and 170,977.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,246.50 and 170,977.50 is: 368,890.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,246.50 : 170,977.50 = 170,977.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,246.50/170,977.50 = 170,977.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,246.50x = 170,977.50 × 170,977.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,246.50x = 29,233,305,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,233,305,506.25/79,246.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,890.81
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