Finding the Third Proportional to 168,239.53 and 258,595.03
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,239.53 and 258,595.03 is: 397,477.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,239.53 : 258,595.03 = 258,595.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,239.53/258,595.03 = 258,595.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,239.53x = 258,595.03 × 258,595.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,239.53x = 66,871,390,187.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,871,390,187.19/168,239.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,477.27
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