Finding the Third Proportional to 167,292 and 357,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,292 and 357,584 is: 764,330.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,292 : 357,584 = 357,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,292/357,584 = 357,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,292x = 357,584 × 357,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,292x = 127,866,317,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,866,317,056/167,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,330.14
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