Finding the Third Proportional to 167,260 and 361,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,260 and 361,784 is: 782,540.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,260 : 361,784 = 361,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,260/361,784 = 361,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,260x = 361,784 × 361,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,260x = 130,887,662,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,887,662,656/167,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,540.13
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