Finding the Third Proportional to 118,932 and 163,090.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,932 and 163,090.50 is: 223,644.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,932 : 163,090.50 = 163,090.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,932/163,090.50 = 163,090.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,932x = 163,090.50 × 163,090.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,932x = 26,598,511,190.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,598,511,190.25/118,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 223,644.70
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