Finding the Third Proportional to 167,096 and 360,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,096 and 360,040 is: 775,774.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,096 : 360,040 = 360,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,096/360,040 = 360,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,096x = 360,040 × 360,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,096x = 129,628,801,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,628,801,600/167,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,774.41
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