Finding the Third Proportional to 106,879.50 and 169,231.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 106,879.50 and 169,231.50 is: 267,958.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
106,879.50 : 169,231.50 = 169,231.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
106,879.50/169,231.50 = 169,231.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
106,879.50x = 169,231.50 × 169,231.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
106,879.50x = 28,639,300,592.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,639,300,592.25/106,879.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 267,958.78
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