Finding the Third Proportional to 113,882.63 and 166,434.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 113,882.63 and 166,434.75 is: 243,237.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
113,882.63 : 166,434.75 = 166,434.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
113,882.63/166,434.75 = 166,434.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
113,882.63x = 166,434.75 × 166,434.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
113,882.63x = 27,700,526,007.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,700,526,007.56/113,882.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 243,237.51
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