Finding the Third Proportional to 167,146 and 348,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,146 and 348,116 is: 725,023.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,146 : 348,116 = 348,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,146/348,116 = 348,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,146x = 348,116 × 348,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,146x = 121,184,749,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,184,749,456/167,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 725,023.33
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