Finding the Third Proportional to 92,872 and 167,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 92,872 and 167,312 is: 301,418.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
92,872 : 167,312 = 167,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
92,872/167,312 = 167,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
92,872x = 167,312 × 167,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
92,872x = 27,993,305,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,993,305,344/92,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,418.14
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