Finding the Third Proportional to 114,824 and 167,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 114,824 and 167,698 is: 244,919.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
114,824 : 167,698 = 167,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
114,824/167,698 = 167,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
114,824x = 167,698 × 167,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
114,824x = 28,122,619,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,122,619,204/114,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 244,919.35
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