Finding the Third Proportional to 87,324.75 and 162,391.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 87,324.75 and 162,391.50 is: 301,987.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
87,324.75 : 162,391.50 = 162,391.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
87,324.75/162,391.50 = 162,391.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
87,324.75x = 162,391.50 × 162,391.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
87,324.75x = 26,370,999,272.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,370,999,272.25/87,324.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,987.69
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