Finding the Third Proportional to 114,108 and 166,936.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,108 and 166,936.50 is: 244,222.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,108 : 166,936.50 = 166,936.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,108/166,936.50 = 166,936.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,108x = 166,936.50 × 166,936.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,108x = 27,867,795,032.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,867,795,032.25/114,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,222.97
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