Finding the Third Proportional to 167,910 and 232,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,910 and 232,723 is: 322,553.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,910 : 232,723 = 232,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,910/232,723 = 232,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,910x = 232,723 × 232,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,910x = 54,159,994,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,159,994,729/167,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,553.72
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