Finding the Third Proportional to 167,904 and 234,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,904 and 234,736 is: 328,169.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,904 : 234,736 = 234,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,904/234,736 = 234,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,904x = 234,736 × 234,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,904x = 55,100,989,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,100,989,696/167,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,169.61
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