Finding the Third Proportional to 167,266 and 358,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,266 and 358,788 is: 769,605.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,266 : 358,788 = 358,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,266/358,788 = 358,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,266x = 358,788 × 358,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,266x = 128,728,828,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,728,828,944/167,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,605.47
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