Finding the Third Proportional to 119,270 and 167,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,270 and 167,155 is: 234,265.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,270 : 167,155 = 167,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,270/167,155 = 167,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,270x = 167,155 × 167,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,270x = 27,940,794,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,940,794,025/119,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,265.06
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