Finding the Third Proportional to 167,934 and 351,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,934 and 351,451 is: 735,513.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,934 : 351,451 = 351,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,934/351,451 = 351,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,934x = 351,451 × 351,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,934x = 123,517,805,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,517,805,401/167,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,513.98
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