Finding the Third Proportional to 167,874.75 and 260,322.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,874.75 and 260,322.75 is: 403,681.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,874.75 : 260,322.75 = 260,322.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,874.75/260,322.75 = 260,322.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,874.75x = 260,322.75 × 260,322.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,874.75x = 67,767,934,167.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,767,934,167.56/167,874.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,681.52
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