Finding the Third Proportional to 164,910.94 and 252,699.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,910.94 and 252,699.75 is: 387,222.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,910.94 : 252,699.75 = 252,699.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,910.94/252,699.75 = 252,699.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,910.94x = 252,699.75 × 252,699.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,910.94x = 63,857,163,650.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,857,163,650.06/164,910.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,222.12
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