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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,607.50 and 167,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,607.50 and 167,130 is: 257,187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,607.50 : 167,130 = 167,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,607.50/167,130 = 167,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,607.50x = 167,130 × 167,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,607.50x = 27,932,436,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,932,436,900/108,607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,187.00

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