Finding the Third Proportional to 162,125.25 and 258,996.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,125.25 and 258,996.75 is: 413,749.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,125.25 : 258,996.75 = 258,996.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,125.25/258,996.75 = 258,996.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,125.25x = 258,996.75 × 258,996.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,125.25x = 67,079,316,510.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,079,316,510.56/162,125.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413,749.96
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