Finding the Third Proportional to 124,923.50 and 164,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 124,923.50 and 164,013 is: 215,333.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
124,923.50 : 164,013 = 164,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
124,923.50/164,013 = 164,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
124,923.50x = 164,013 × 164,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
124,923.50x = 26,900,264,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,900,264,169/124,923.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,333.90
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