Finding the Third Proportional to 167,460 and 366,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,460 and 366,408 is: 801,712.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,460 : 366,408 = 366,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,460/366,408 = 366,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,460x = 366,408 × 366,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,460x = 134,254,822,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,254,822,464/167,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,712.78
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