Finding the Third Proportional to 167,368 and 234,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,368 and 234,096 is: 327,427.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,368 : 234,096 = 234,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,368/234,096 = 234,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,368x = 234,096 × 234,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,368x = 54,800,937,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,800,937,216/167,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,427.81
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