Finding the Third Proportional to 161,634 and 255,811.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,634 and 255,811.50 is: 404,862.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,634 : 255,811.50 = 255,811.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,634/255,811.50 = 255,811.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,634x = 255,811.50 × 255,811.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,634x = 65,439,523,532.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,439,523,532.25/161,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404,862.37
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