Finding the Third Proportional to 167,688 and 249,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,688 and 249,252 is: 370,489.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,688 : 249,252 = 249,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,688/249,252 = 249,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,688x = 249,252 × 249,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,688x = 62,126,559,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,126,559,504/167,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,489.00
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