Finding the Third Proportional to 167,860 and 260,299
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,860 and 260,299 is: 403,643.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,860 : 260,299 = 260,299 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,860/260,299 = 260,299/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,860x = 260,299 × 260,299 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,860x = 67,755,569,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,755,569,401/167,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,643.33
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