Finding the Third Proportional to 106,282.50 and 162,771.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,282.50 and 162,771.75 is: 249,285.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,282.50 : 162,771.75 = 162,771.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,282.50/162,771.75 = 162,771.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,282.50x = 162,771.75 × 162,771.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,282.50x = 26,494,642,598.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,494,642,598.06/106,282.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,285.09
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