Finding the Third Proportional to 167,189 and 259,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,189 and 259,167 is: 401,746.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,189 : 259,167 = 259,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,189/259,167 = 259,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,189x = 259,167 × 259,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,189x = 67,167,533,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,167,533,889/167,189 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,746.13
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