Finding the Third Proportional to 167,242.13 and 238,407.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,242.13 and 238,407.19 is: 339,854.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,242.13 : 238,407.19 = 238,407.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,242.13/238,407.19 = 238,407.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,242.13x = 238,407.19 × 238,407.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,242.13x = 56,837,987,051.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,837,987,051.66/167,242.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,854.49
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