Finding the Third Proportional to 119,327 and 167,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,327 and 167,258 is: 234,441.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,327 : 167,258 = 167,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,327/167,258 = 167,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,327x = 167,258 × 167,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,327x = 27,975,238,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,975,238,564/119,327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,441.82
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