Finding the Third Proportional to 167,196 and 245,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,196 and 245,448 is: 360,323.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,196 : 245,448 = 245,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,196/245,448 = 245,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,196x = 245,448 × 245,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,196x = 60,244,720,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,244,720,704/167,196 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,323.94
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