Finding the Third Proportional to 167,168 and 244,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,168 and 244,346 is: 357,155.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,168 : 244,346 = 244,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,168/244,346 = 244,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,168x = 244,346 × 244,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,168x = 59,704,967,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,704,967,716/167,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,155.48
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