Finding the Third Proportional to 162,609.75 and 250,251.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,609.75 and 250,251.75 is: 385,130.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,609.75 : 250,251.75 = 250,251.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,609.75/250,251.75 = 250,251.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,609.75x = 250,251.75 × 250,251.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,609.75x = 62,625,938,378.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,625,938,378.06/162,609.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,130.28
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