Finding the Third Proportional to 163,029 and 250,618.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,029 and 250,618.50 is: 385,266.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,029 : 250,618.50 = 250,618.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,029/250,618.50 = 250,618.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,029x = 250,618.50 × 250,618.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,029x = 62,809,632,542.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,809,632,542.25/163,029 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,266.62
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