Finding the Third Proportional to 167,488 and 364,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,488 and 364,060 is: 791,338.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,488 : 364,060 = 364,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,488/364,060 = 364,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,488x = 364,060 × 364,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,488x = 132,539,683,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,539,683,600/167,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,338.39
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