Finding the Third Proportional to 167,706 and 250,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,706 and 250,894 is: 375,346.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,706 : 250,894 = 250,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,706/250,894 = 250,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,706x = 250,894 × 250,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,706x = 62,947,799,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,947,799,236/167,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,346.14
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