Finding the Third Proportional to 167,284 and 368,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,284 and 368,264 is: 810,707.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,284 : 368,264 = 368,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,284/368,264 = 368,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,284x = 368,264 × 368,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,284x = 135,618,373,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,618,373,696/167,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,707.38
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