Finding the Third Proportional to 167,474 and 364,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,474 and 364,036 is: 791,300.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,474 : 364,036 = 364,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,474/364,036 = 364,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,474x = 364,036 × 364,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,474x = 132,522,209,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,522,209,296/167,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,300.20
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