Finding the Third Proportional to 167,036 and 359,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,036 and 359,922 is: 775,544.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,036 : 359,922 = 359,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,036/359,922 = 359,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,036x = 359,922 × 359,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,036x = 129,543,846,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,543,846,084/167,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,544.47
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