Finding the Third Proportional to 167,076 and 259,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,076 and 259,098 is: 401,803.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,076 : 259,098 = 259,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,076/259,098 = 259,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,076x = 259,098 × 259,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,076x = 67,131,773,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,131,773,604/167,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,803.81
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