Finding the Third Proportional to 162,202.50 and 348,378.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,202.50 and 348,378.75 is: 748,248.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,202.50 : 348,378.75 = 348,378.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,202.50/348,378.75 = 348,378.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,202.50x = 348,378.75 × 348,378.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,202.50x = 121,367,753,451.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,367,753,451.56/162,202.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,248.35
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