Finding the Third Proportional to 167,622 and 227,781
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,622 and 227,781 is: 309,530.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,622 : 227,781 = 227,781 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,622/227,781 = 227,781/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,622x = 227,781 × 227,781 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,622x = 51,884,183,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,884,183,961/167,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 309,530.87
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