Finding the Third Proportional to 102,718.13 and 162,987.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,718.13 and 162,987.75 is: 258,620.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,718.13 : 162,987.75 = 162,987.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,718.13/162,987.75 = 162,987.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,718.13x = 162,987.75 × 162,987.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,718.13x = 26,565,006,650.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,565,006,650.06/102,718.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 258,620.44
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