Finding the Third Proportional to 167,327 and 245,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,327 and 245,409 is: 359,927.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,327 : 245,409 = 245,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,327/245,409 = 245,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,327x = 245,409 × 245,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,327x = 60,225,577,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,225,577,281/167,327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,927.43
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