Finding the Third Proportional to 163,442.25 and 249,916.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 163,442.25 and 249,916.50 is: 382,142.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
163,442.25 : 249,916.50 = 249,916.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
163,442.25/249,916.50 = 249,916.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
163,442.25x = 249,916.50 × 249,916.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
163,442.25x = 62,458,256,972.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,458,256,972.25/163,442.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,142.66
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