Finding the Third Proportional to 167,070 and 241,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,070 and 241,388 is: 348,764.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,070 : 241,388 = 241,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,070/241,388 = 241,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,070x = 241,388 × 241,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,070x = 58,268,166,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,268,166,544/167,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,764.99
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