Finding the Third Proportional to 167,764 and 244,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,764 and 244,726 is: 356,994.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,764 : 244,726 = 244,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,764/244,726 = 244,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,764x = 244,726 × 244,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,764x = 59,890,815,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,890,815,076/167,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,994.44
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