Finding the Third Proportional to 169,492.50 and 249,054.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,492.50 and 249,054.75 is: 365,964.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,492.50 : 249,054.75 = 249,054.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,492.50/249,054.75 = 249,054.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,492.50x = 249,054.75 × 249,054.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,492.50x = 62,028,268,497.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,028,268,497.56/169,492.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,964.68
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