Finding the Third Proportional to 169,794.50 and 229,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,794.50 and 229,780 is: 310,957.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,794.50 : 229,780 = 229,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,794.50/229,780 = 229,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,794.50x = 229,780 × 229,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,794.50x = 52,798,848,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 52,798,848,400/169,794.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 310,957.35
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