Finding the Third Proportional to 165,454.50 and 232,993.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,454.50 and 232,993.50 is: 328,102.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,454.50 : 232,993.50 = 232,993.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,454.50/232,993.50 = 232,993.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,454.50x = 232,993.50 × 232,993.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,454.50x = 54,285,971,042.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,285,971,042.25/165,454.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,102.11
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