Finding the Third Proportional to 167,348 and 367,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,348 and 367,866 is: 808,646.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,348 : 367,866 = 367,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,348/367,866 = 367,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,348x = 367,866 × 367,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,348x = 135,325,393,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,325,393,956/167,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,646.62
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