Finding the Third Proportional to 167,264 and 250,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,264 and 250,536 is: 375,264.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,264 : 250,536 = 250,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,264/250,536 = 250,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,264x = 250,536 × 250,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,264x = 62,768,287,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,768,287,296/167,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,264.77
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