Finding the Third Proportional to 167,006 and 294,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,006 and 294,340 is: 518,760.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,006 : 294,340 = 294,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,006/294,340 = 294,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,006x = 294,340 × 294,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,006x = 86,636,035,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,636,035,600/167,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,760.02
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