Finding the Third Proportional to 167,508 and 234,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,508 and 234,288 is: 327,691.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,508 : 234,288 = 234,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,508/234,288 = 234,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,508x = 234,288 × 234,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,508x = 54,890,866,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,890,866,944/167,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,691.02
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