Finding the Third Proportional to 167,543.50 and 339,946.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,543.50 and 339,946.50 is: 689,752.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,543.50 : 339,946.50 = 339,946.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,543.50/339,946.50 = 339,946.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,543.50x = 339,946.50 × 339,946.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,543.50x = 115,563,622,862.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,563,622,862.25/167,543.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 689,752.95
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