Finding the Third Proportional to 117,149.63 and 169,114.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,149.63 and 169,114.50 is: 244,129.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,149.63 : 169,114.50 = 169,114.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,149.63/169,114.50 = 169,114.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,149.63x = 169,114.50 × 169,114.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,149.63x = 28,599,714,110.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,599,714,110.25/117,149.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,129.80
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