Finding the Third Proportional to 167,374 and 368,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,374 and 368,700 is: 812,191.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,374 : 368,700 = 368,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,374/368,700 = 368,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,374x = 368,700 × 368,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,374x = 135,939,690,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,939,690,000/167,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,191.20
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