Finding the Third Proportional to 167,016 and 294,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,016 and 294,354 is: 518,778.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,016 : 294,354 = 294,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,016/294,354 = 294,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,016x = 294,354 × 294,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,016x = 86,644,277,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,644,277,316/167,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,778.30
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