Finding the Third Proportional to 167,874 and 360,595.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,874 and 360,595.50 is: 774,563.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,874 : 360,595.50 = 360,595.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,874/360,595.50 = 360,595.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,874x = 360,595.50 × 360,595.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,874x = 130,029,114,620.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,029,114,620.25/167,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,563.75
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