Finding the Third Proportional to 167,940 and 253,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,940 and 253,530 is: 382,740.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,940 : 253,530 = 253,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,940/253,530 = 253,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,940x = 253,530 × 253,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,940x = 64,277,460,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,277,460,900/167,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,740.63
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