Finding the Third Proportional to 167 and 283.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 167 and 283.50 is: 481.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167 : 283.50 = 283.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167/283.50 = 283.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167x = 283.50 × 283.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167x = 80,372.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,372.25/167 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481.27
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