Finding the Third Proportional to 119,256.50 and 167,135.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,256.50 and 167,135.75 is: 234,237.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,256.50 : 167,135.75 = 167,135.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,256.50/167,135.75 = 167,135.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,256.50x = 167,135.75 × 167,135.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,256.50x = 27,934,358,928.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,934,358,928.06/119,256.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,237.62
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