Finding the Third Proportional to 116,122.99 and 169,703.23
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,122.99 and 169,703.23 is: 248,005.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,122.99 : 169,703.23 = 169,703.23 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,122.99/169,703.23 = 169,703.23/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,122.99x = 169,703.23 × 169,703.23 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,122.99x = 28,799,185,105.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,799,185,105.72/116,122.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 248,005.88
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