Finding the Third Proportional to 167,280 and 368,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,280 and 368,256 is: 810,691.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,280 : 368,256 = 368,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,280/368,256 = 368,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,280x = 368,256 × 368,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,280x = 135,612,481,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,612,481,536/167,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,691.54
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