Finding the Third Proportional to 167,002 and 363,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,002 and 363,975 is: 793,270.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,002 : 363,975 = 363,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,002/363,975 = 363,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,002x = 363,975 × 363,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,002x = 132,477,800,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,477,800,625/167,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,270.74
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