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Finding the Third Proportional to 167,008 and 350,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 167,008 and 350,428 is: 735,292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,008 : 350,428 = 350,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,008/350,428 = 350,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,008x = 350,428 × 350,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,008x = 122,799,783,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,799,783,184/167,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,292.82

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