Finding the Third Proportional to 167,135 and 274,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,135 and 274,365 is: 450,391.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,135 : 274,365 = 274,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,135/274,365 = 274,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,135x = 274,365 × 274,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,135x = 75,276,153,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,276,153,225/167,135 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,391.32
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