Finding the Third Proportional to 119,351 and 167,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,351 and 167,307 is: 234,532.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,351 : 167,307 = 167,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,351/167,307 = 167,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,351x = 167,307 × 167,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,351x = 27,991,632,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,991,632,249/119,351 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,532.03
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