Finding the Third Proportional to 167,067 and 258,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,067 and 258,513 is: 400,013.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,067 : 258,513 = 258,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,067/258,513 = 258,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,067x = 258,513 × 258,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,067x = 66,828,971,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,828,971,169/167,067 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,013.00
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