Finding the Third Proportional to 167,010 and 258,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,010 and 258,630 is: 400,511.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,010 : 258,630 = 258,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,010/258,630 = 258,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,010x = 258,630 × 258,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,010x = 66,889,476,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,889,476,900/167,010 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,511.81
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