Finding the Third Proportional to 168,652 and 256,431.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,652 and 256,431.50 is: 389,898.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,652 : 256,431.50 = 256,431.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,652/256,431.50 = 256,431.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,652x = 256,431.50 × 256,431.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,652x = 65,757,114,192.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,757,114,192.25/168,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,898.22
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