Finding the Third Proportional to 167,640 and 340,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,640 and 340,140 is: 690,140.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,640 : 340,140 = 340,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,640/340,140 = 340,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,640x = 340,140 × 340,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,640x = 115,695,219,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,695,219,600/167,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,140.89
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