Finding the Third Proportional to 162,938.25 and 249,252.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,938.25 and 249,252.75 is: 381,291.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,938.25 : 249,252.75 = 249,252.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,938.25/249,252.75 = 249,252.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,938.25x = 249,252.75 × 249,252.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,938.25x = 62,126,933,382.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,126,933,382.56/162,938.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,291.28
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