Finding the Third Proportional to 169,915.50 and 396,843.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,915.50 and 396,843.75 is: 926,842.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,915.50 : 396,843.75 = 396,843.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,915.50/396,843.75 = 396,843.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,915.50x = 396,843.75 × 396,843.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,915.50x = 157,484,961,914.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,484,961,914.06/169,915.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 926,842.82
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