Finding the Third Proportional to 167,799 and 220,108.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,799 and 220,108.50 is: 288,724.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,799 : 220,108.50 = 220,108.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,799/220,108.50 = 220,108.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,799x = 220,108.50 × 220,108.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,799x = 48,447,751,772.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,447,751,772.25/167,799 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,724.91
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