Finding the Third Proportional to 168,490.13 and 283,353.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,490.13 and 283,353.19 is: 476,520.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,490.13 : 283,353.19 = 283,353.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,490.13/283,353.19 = 283,353.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,490.13x = 283,353.19 × 283,353.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,490.13x = 80,289,028,866.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,289,028,866.41/168,490.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 476,520.68
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