Finding the Third Proportional to 167,442 and 234,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,442 and 234,210 is: 327,601.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,442 : 234,210 = 234,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,442/234,210 = 234,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,442x = 234,210 × 234,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,442x = 54,854,324,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,854,324,100/167,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,601.94
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