Finding the Third Proportional to 167,204 and 357,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,204 and 357,088 is: 762,612.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,204 : 357,088 = 357,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,204/357,088 = 357,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,204x = 357,088 × 357,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,204x = 127,511,839,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,511,839,744/167,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,612.38
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