Finding the Third Proportional to 164,499.75 and 247,965.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,499.75 and 247,965.75 is: 373,781.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,499.75 : 247,965.75 = 247,965.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,499.75/247,965.75 = 247,965.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,499.75x = 247,965.75 × 247,965.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,499.75x = 61,487,013,173.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,487,013,173.06/164,499.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,781.80
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