Finding the Third Proportional to 167,406 and 248,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,406 and 248,213 is: 368,025.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,406 : 248,213 = 248,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,406/248,213 = 248,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,406x = 248,213 × 248,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,406x = 61,609,693,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,609,693,369/167,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,025.60
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