Finding the Third Proportional to 93,271.50 and 173,481.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,271.50 and 173,481.75 is: 322,670.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,271.50 : 173,481.75 = 173,481.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,271.50/173,481.75 = 173,481.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,271.50x = 173,481.75 × 173,481.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,271.50x = 30,095,917,583.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,095,917,583.06/93,271.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,670.03
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