Finding the Third Proportional to 115,151.63 and 169,431.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,151.63 and 169,431.75 is: 249,298.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,151.63 : 169,431.75 = 169,431.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,151.63/169,431.75 = 169,431.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,151.63x = 169,431.75 × 169,431.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,151.63x = 28,707,117,908.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,707,117,908.06/115,151.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 249,298.42
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