Finding the Third Proportional to 167,454 and 251,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,454 and 251,211 is: 376,861.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,454 : 251,211 = 251,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,454/251,211 = 251,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,454x = 251,211 × 251,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,454x = 63,106,966,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,106,966,521/167,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,861.51
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