Finding the Third Proportional to 167,014 and 294,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,014 and 294,350 is: 518,770.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,014 : 294,350 = 294,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,014/294,350 = 294,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,014x = 294,350 × 294,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,014x = 86,641,922,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,641,922,500/167,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,770.42
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