Finding the Third Proportional to 169,700.63 and 251,616.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,700.63 and 251,616.38 is: 373,073.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,700.63 : 251,616.38 = 251,616.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,700.63/251,616.38 = 251,616.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,700.63x = 251,616.38 × 251,616.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,700.63x = 63,310,800,168.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,310,800,168.14/169,700.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,073.46
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