Finding the Third Proportional to 167,334 and 358,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,334 and 358,932 is: 769,910.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,334 : 358,932 = 358,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,334/358,932 = 358,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,334x = 358,932 × 358,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,334x = 128,832,180,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,832,180,624/167,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,910.36
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