Finding the Third Proportional to 167,225 and 357,130
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,225 and 357,130 is: 762,695.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,225 : 357,130 = 357,130 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,225/357,130 = 357,130/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,225x = 357,130 × 357,130 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,225x = 127,541,836,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,541,836,900/167,225 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,695.99
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