Finding the Third Proportional to 104,422.50 and 168,135.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 104,422.50 and 168,135.75 is: 270,723.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
104,422.50 : 168,135.75 = 168,135.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
104,422.50/168,135.75 = 168,135.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
104,422.50x = 168,135.75 × 168,135.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
104,422.50x = 28,269,630,428.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,269,630,428.06/104,422.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 270,723.56
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