Finding the Third Proportional to 167,707.50 and 249,277.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,707.50 and 249,277.50 is: 370,521.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,707.50 : 249,277.50 = 249,277.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,707.50/249,277.50 = 249,277.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,707.50x = 249,277.50 × 249,277.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,707.50x = 62,139,272,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,139,272,006.25/167,707.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,521.72
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