Finding the Third Proportional to 167,024 and 342,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,024 and 342,247 is: 701,294.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,024 : 342,247 = 342,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,024/342,247 = 342,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,024x = 342,247 × 342,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,024x = 117,133,009,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,133,009,009/167,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,294.48
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