Finding the Third Proportional to 167,223 and 357,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,223 and 357,126 is: 762,688.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,223 : 357,126 = 357,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,223/357,126 = 357,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,223x = 357,126 × 357,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,223x = 127,538,979,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,538,979,876/167,223 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,688.03
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