Finding the Third Proportional to 162,690.75 and 362,733.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,690.75 and 362,733.75 is: 808,747.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,690.75 : 362,733.75 = 362,733.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,690.75/362,733.75 = 362,733.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,690.75x = 362,733.75 × 362,733.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,690.75x = 131,575,773,389.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,575,773,389.06/162,690.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,747.72
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