Finding the Third Proportional to 167,402 and 372,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,402 and 372,052 is: 826,887.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,402 : 372,052 = 372,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,402/372,052 = 372,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,402x = 372,052 × 372,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,402x = 138,422,690,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,422,690,704/167,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,887.91
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