Finding the Third Proportional to 114,663.09 and 168,624.28
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,663.09 and 168,624.28 is: 247,979.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,663.09 : 168,624.28 = 168,624.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,663.09/168,624.28 = 168,624.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,663.09x = 168,624.28 × 168,624.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,663.09x = 28,434,148,227.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,434,148,227.08/114,663.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 247,979.95
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