Finding the Third Proportional to 111,316 and 167,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 111,316 and 167,934 is: 253,349.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
111,316 : 167,934 = 167,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
111,316/167,934 = 167,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
111,316x = 167,934 × 167,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
111,316x = 28,201,828,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,201,828,356/111,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,349.28
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