Finding the Third Proportional to 167,422 and 351,191
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,422 and 351,191 is: 736,672.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,422 : 351,191 = 351,191 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,422/351,191 = 351,191/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,422x = 351,191 × 351,191 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,422x = 123,335,118,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,335,118,481/167,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,672.11
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