Finding the Third Proportional to 167,184 and 253,968.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,184 and 253,968.75 is: 385,803.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,184 : 253,968.75 = 253,968.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,184/253,968.75 = 253,968.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,184x = 253,968.75 × 253,968.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,184x = 64,500,125,976.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,500,125,976.56/167,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,803.22
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