Finding the Third Proportional to 95,319 and 167,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,319 and 167,431 is: 294,098.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,319 : 167,431 = 167,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,319/167,431 = 167,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,319x = 167,431 × 167,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,319x = 28,033,139,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,033,139,761/95,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 294,098.13
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