Finding the Third Proportional to 167,232 and 259,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,232 and 259,052 is: 401,286.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,232 : 259,052 = 259,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,232/259,052 = 259,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,232x = 259,052 × 259,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,232x = 67,107,938,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,107,938,704/167,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,286.47
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