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Finding the Third Proportional to 162,666.67 and 243,064.55

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Solution

The third proportional to 162,666.67 and 243,064.55 is: 363,199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,666.67 : 243,064.55 = 243,064.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,666.67/243,064.55 = 243,064.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,666.67x = 243,064.55 × 243,064.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,666.67x = 59,080,373,947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,080,373,947.55/162,666.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,199.02

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