Finding the Third Proportional to 167,048 and 259,059
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,048 and 259,059 is: 401,750.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,048 : 259,059 = 259,059 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,048/259,059 = 259,059/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,048x = 259,059 × 259,059 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,048x = 67,111,565,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,111,565,481/167,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,750.19
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