Finding the Third Proportional to 167,359.50 and 367,888.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,359.50 and 367,888.50 is: 808,689.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,359.50 : 367,888.50 = 367,888.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,359.50/367,888.50 = 367,888.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,359.50x = 367,888.50 × 367,888.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,359.50x = 135,341,948,432.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,341,948,432.25/167,359.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,689.97
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