Finding the Third Proportional to 167,952 and 234,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,952 and 234,808 is: 328,277.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,952 : 234,808 = 234,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,952/234,808 = 234,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,952x = 234,808 × 234,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,952x = 55,134,796,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,134,796,864/167,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,277.11
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