Finding the Third Proportional to 161,489.25 and 231,160.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,489.25 and 231,160.50 is: 330,889.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,489.25 : 231,160.50 = 231,160.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,489.25/231,160.50 = 231,160.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,489.25x = 231,160.50 × 231,160.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,489.25x = 53,435,176,760.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,435,176,760.25/161,489.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,889.99
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