Finding the Third Proportional to 167,913 and 259,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,913 and 259,983 is: 402,536.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,913 : 259,983 = 259,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,913/259,983 = 259,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,913x = 259,983 × 259,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,913x = 67,591,160,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,591,160,289/167,913 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,536.79
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