Finding the Third Proportional to 161,516.53 and 240,699.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,516.53 and 240,699.09 is: 358,700.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,516.53 : 240,699.09 = 240,699.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,516.53/240,699.09 = 240,699.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,516.53x = 240,699.09 × 240,699.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,516.53x = 57,936,053,732.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,936,053,732.07/161,516.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,700.46
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