Finding the Third Proportional to 167,688 and 249,252.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,688 and 249,252.75 is: 370,491.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,688 : 249,252.75 = 249,252.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,688/249,252.75 = 249,252.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,688x = 249,252.75 × 249,252.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,688x = 62,126,933,382.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,126,933,382.56/167,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,491.23
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