Finding the Third Proportional to 167,813 and 259,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,813 and 259,242 is: 400,483.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,813 : 259,242 = 259,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,813/259,242 = 259,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,813x = 259,242 × 259,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,813x = 67,206,414,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,206,414,564/167,813 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,483.96
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