Finding the Third Proportional to 123,459.19 and 167,685.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 123,459.19 and 167,685.19 is: 227,753.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,459.19 : 167,685.19 = 167,685.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,459.19/167,685.19 = 167,685.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,459.19x = 167,685.19 × 167,685.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,459.19x = 28,118,322,106.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,118,322,106.91/123,459.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 227,753.99
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