Finding the Third Proportional to 119,354 and 167,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 119,354 and 167,310 is: 234,534.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
119,354 : 167,310 = 167,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
119,354/167,310 = 167,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
119,354x = 167,310 × 167,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
119,354x = 27,992,636,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,992,636,100/119,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 234,534.55
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