Finding the Third Proportional to 167,140 and 357,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,140 and 357,608 is: 765,127.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,140 : 357,608 = 357,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,140/357,608 = 357,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,140x = 357,608 × 357,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,140x = 127,883,481,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,883,481,664/167,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 765,127.93
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