Finding the Third Proportional to 119,344 and 167,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,344 and 167,298 is: 234,520.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,344 : 167,298 = 167,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,344/167,298 = 167,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,344x = 167,298 × 167,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,344x = 27,988,620,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,988,620,804/119,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,520.55
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