Finding the Third Proportional to 167,088 and 241,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,088 and 241,416 is: 348,808.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,088 : 241,416 = 241,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,088/241,416 = 241,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,088x = 241,416 × 241,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,088x = 58,281,685,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,281,685,056/167,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,808.32
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