Finding the Third Proportional to 168,934 and 267,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,934 and 267,477 is: 423,502.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,934 : 267,477 = 267,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,934/267,477 = 267,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,934x = 267,477 × 267,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,934x = 71,543,945,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,543,945,529/168,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,502.35
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