Finding the Third Proportional to 73,904.25 and 167,536.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 73,904.25 and 167,536.50 is: 379,795.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
73,904.25 : 167,536.50 = 167,536.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
73,904.25/167,536.50 = 167,536.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
73,904.25x = 167,536.50 × 167,536.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
73,904.25x = 28,068,478,832.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,068,478,832.25/73,904.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,795.19
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