Finding the Third Proportional to 167,817 and 234,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,817 and 234,633 is: 328,051.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,817 : 234,633 = 234,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,817/234,633 = 234,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,817x = 234,633 × 234,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,817x = 55,052,644,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,052,644,689/167,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,051.66
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