Finding the Third Proportional to 114,552 and 167,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,552 and 167,292 is: 244,313.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,552 : 167,292 = 167,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,552/167,292 = 167,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,552x = 167,292 × 167,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,552x = 27,986,613,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,986,613,264/114,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,313.62
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