Finding the Third Proportional to 168,530.63 and 256,246.03
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,530.63 and 256,246.03 is: 389,614.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,530.63 : 256,246.03 = 256,246.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,530.63/256,246.03 = 256,246.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,530.63x = 256,246.03 × 256,246.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,530.63x = 65,662,028,531.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,662,028,531.38/168,530.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,614.82
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