Finding the Third Proportional to 165,542.50 and 256,277.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,542.50 and 256,277.50 is: 396,744.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,542.50 : 256,277.50 = 256,277.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,542.50/256,277.50 = 256,277.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,542.50x = 256,277.50 × 256,277.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,542.50x = 65,678,157,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,678,157,006.25/165,542.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,744.99
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