Finding the Third Proportional to 114,588 and 168,368.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,588 and 168,368.63 is: 247,390.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,588 : 168,368.63 = 168,368.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,588/168,368.63 = 168,368.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,588x = 168,368.63 × 168,368.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,588x = 28,347,993,884.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,347,993,884.39/114,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,390.60
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