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Finding the Third Proportional to 167,041 and 364,231.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 167,041 and 364,231.50 is: 794,203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,041 : 364,231.50 = 364,231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,041/364,231.50 = 364,231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,041x = 364,231.50 × 364,231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,041x = 132,664,585,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,664,585,592.25/167,041
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,203.73

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