Finding the Third Proportional to 165,169.13 and 236,251.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,169.13 and 236,251.69 is: 337,925.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,169.13 : 236,251.69 = 236,251.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,169.13/236,251.69 = 236,251.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,169.13x = 236,251.69 × 236,251.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,169.13x = 55,814,859,846.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,814,859,846.60/165,169.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 337,925.50
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