Finding the Third Proportional to 109,267.50 and 168,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 109,267.50 and 168,754 is: 260,625.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
109,267.50 : 168,754 = 168,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
109,267.50/168,754 = 168,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
109,267.50x = 168,754 × 168,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
109,267.50x = 28,477,912,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,477,912,516/109,267.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260,625.64
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