Finding the Third Proportional to 167,536.50 and 361,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,536.50 and 361,317 is: 779,233.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,536.50 : 361,317 = 361,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,536.50/361,317 = 361,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,536.50x = 361,317 × 361,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,536.50x = 130,549,974,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,549,974,489/167,536.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,233.03
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