Finding the Third Proportional to 76,187.25 and 167,143.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,187.25 and 167,143.50 is: 366,687.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,187.25 : 167,143.50 = 167,143.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,187.25/167,143.50 = 167,143.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,187.25x = 167,143.50 × 167,143.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,187.25x = 27,936,949,592.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,936,949,592.25/76,187.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,687.99
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