Finding the Third Proportional to 167,073 and 360,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,073 and 360,227 is: 776,687.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,073 : 360,227 = 360,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,073/360,227 = 360,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,073x = 360,227 × 360,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,073x = 129,763,491,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,763,491,529/167,073 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,687.39
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