Finding the Third Proportional to 84,888 and 167,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,888 and 167,628 is: 331,014.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,888 : 167,628 = 167,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,888/167,628 = 167,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,888x = 167,628 × 167,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,888x = 28,099,146,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,099,146,384/84,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,014.35
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