Finding the Third Proportional to 168,232.50 and 239,953.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,232.50 and 239,953.50 is: 342,250.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,232.50 : 239,953.50 = 239,953.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,232.50/239,953.50 = 239,953.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,232.50x = 239,953.50 × 239,953.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,232.50x = 57,577,682,162.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,577,682,162.25/168,232.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,250.65
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