Finding the Third Proportional to 167,324.63 and 254,907.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,324.63 and 254,907.75 is: 388,334.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,324.63 : 254,907.75 = 254,907.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,324.63/254,907.75 = 254,907.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,324.63x = 254,907.75 × 254,907.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,324.63x = 64,977,961,010.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,977,961,010.06/167,324.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,334.72
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