Finding the Third Proportional to 167,312 and 360,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,312 and 360,688 is: 777,564.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,312 : 360,688 = 360,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,312/360,688 = 360,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,312x = 360,688 × 360,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,312x = 130,095,833,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,095,833,344/167,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,564.27
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