Finding the Third Proportional to 164,062.13 and 257,029.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,062.13 and 257,029.88 is: 402,678.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,062.13 : 257,029.88 = 257,029.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,062.13/257,029.88 = 257,029.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,062.13x = 257,029.88 × 257,029.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,062.13x = 66,064,356,642.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,064,356,642.52/164,062.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,678.90
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