Finding the Third Proportional to 167,953.50 and 247,029.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,953.50 and 247,029.75 is: 363,336.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,953.50 : 247,029.75 = 247,029.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,953.50/247,029.75 = 247,029.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,953.50x = 247,029.75 × 247,029.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,953.50x = 61,023,697,385.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,023,697,385.06/167,953.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,336.86
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