Finding the Third Proportional to 161,169.75 and 366,828.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,169.75 and 366,828.75 is: 834,916.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,169.75 : 366,828.75 = 366,828.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,169.75/366,828.75 = 366,828.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,169.75x = 366,828.75 × 366,828.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,169.75x = 134,563,331,826.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,563,331,826.56/161,169.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,916.80
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