Finding the Third Proportional to 165,408.75 and 232,935.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,408.75 and 232,935.75 is: 328,030.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,408.75 : 232,935.75 = 232,935.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,408.75/232,935.75 = 232,935.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,408.75x = 232,935.75 × 232,935.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,408.75x = 54,259,063,628.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,259,063,628.06/165,408.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,030.19
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