Finding the Third Proportional to 167,264 and 357,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,264 and 357,552 is: 764,321.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,264 : 357,552 = 357,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,264/357,552 = 357,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,264x = 357,552 × 357,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,264x = 127,843,432,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,843,432,704/167,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,321.27
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