Finding the Third Proportional to 167,684 and 249,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,684 and 249,247 is: 370,482.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,684 : 249,247 = 249,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,684/249,247 = 249,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,684x = 249,247 × 249,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,684x = 62,124,067,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,124,067,009/167,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,482.97
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