Finding the Third Proportional to 168,933 and 267,475.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,933 and 267,475.50 is: 423,500.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,933 : 267,475.50 = 267,475.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,933/267,475.50 = 267,475.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,933x = 267,475.50 × 267,475.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,933x = 71,543,143,100.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,543,143,100.25/168,933 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,500.10
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