Finding the Third Proportional to 167,132 and 352,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,132 and 352,876 is: 745,048.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,132 : 352,876 = 352,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,132/352,876 = 352,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,132x = 352,876 × 352,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,132x = 124,521,471,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,521,471,376/167,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 745,048.65
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