Finding the Third Proportional to 167,116 and 360,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,116 and 360,869 is: 779,257.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,116 : 360,869 = 360,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,116/360,869 = 360,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,116x = 360,869 × 360,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,116x = 130,226,435,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,226,435,161/167,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,257.73
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