Finding the Third Proportional to 164,924 and 250,517.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,924 and 250,517.50 is: 380,532.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,924 : 250,517.50 = 250,517.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,924/250,517.50 = 250,517.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,924x = 250,517.50 × 250,517.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,924x = 62,759,017,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,759,017,806.25/164,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,532.96
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