Finding the Third Proportional to 167,493 and 395,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,493 and 395,322 is: 933,050.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,493 : 395,322 = 395,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,493/395,322 = 395,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,493x = 395,322 × 395,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,493x = 156,279,483,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,279,483,684/167,493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 933,050.84
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