Finding the Third Proportional to 169,006.50 and 263,209.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,006.50 and 263,209.50 is: 409,920.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,006.50 : 263,209.50 = 263,209.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,006.50/263,209.50 = 263,209.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,006.50x = 263,209.50 × 263,209.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,006.50x = 69,279,240,890.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,279,240,890.25/169,006.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,920.57
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