Finding the Third Proportional to 70,445.75 and 166,125.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 70,445.75 and 166,125.75 is: 391,759.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
70,445.75 : 166,125.75 = 166,125.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
70,445.75/166,125.75 = 166,125.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
70,445.75x = 166,125.75 × 166,125.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
70,445.75x = 27,597,764,813.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,597,764,813.06/70,445.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,759.12
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