Finding the Third Proportional to 167,220 and 360,562.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,220 and 360,562.50 is: 777,450.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,220 : 360,562.50 = 360,562.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,220/360,562.50 = 360,562.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,220x = 360,562.50 × 360,562.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,220x = 130,005,316,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,005,316,406.25/167,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,450.76
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