Finding the Third Proportional to 167,830 and 327,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,830 and 327,134 is: 637,649.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,830 : 327,134 = 327,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,830/327,134 = 327,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,830x = 327,134 × 327,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,830x = 107,016,653,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,016,653,956/167,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,649.13
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