Finding the Third Proportional to 169,551.75 and 230,271.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,551.75 and 230,271.75 is: 312,736.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,551.75 : 230,271.75 = 230,271.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,551.75/230,271.75 = 230,271.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,551.75x = 230,271.75 × 230,271.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,551.75x = 53,025,078,848.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 53,025,078,848.06/169,551.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 312,736.84
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