Finding the Third Proportional to 167,166 and 244,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,166 and 244,343 is: 357,150.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,166 : 244,343 = 244,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,166/244,343 = 244,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,166x = 244,343 × 244,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,166x = 59,703,501,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,703,501,649/167,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,150.99
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