Finding the Third Proportional to 119,196 and 167,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,196 and 167,040 is: 234,088.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,196 : 167,040 = 167,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,196/167,040 = 167,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,196x = 167,040 × 167,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,196x = 27,902,361,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,902,361,600/119,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,088.07
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