Finding the Third Proportional to 167,310 and 238,495.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,310 and 238,495.50 is: 339,968.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,310 : 238,495.50 = 238,495.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,310/238,495.50 = 238,495.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,310x = 238,495.50 × 238,495.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,310x = 56,880,103,520.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,880,103,520.25/167,310 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,968.34
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