Finding the Third Proportional to 167,552 and 220,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,552 and 220,224 is: 289,454.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,552 : 220,224 = 220,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,552/220,224 = 220,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,552x = 220,224 × 220,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,552x = 48,498,610,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,498,610,176/167,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 289,454.08
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