Finding the Third Proportional to 167,869 and 343,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,869 and 343,494 is: 702,858.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,869 : 343,494 = 343,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,869/343,494 = 343,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,869x = 343,494 × 343,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,869x = 117,988,128,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,988,128,036/167,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,858.35
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