Finding the Third Proportional to 167,503 and 368,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,503 and 368,176 is: 809,260.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,503 : 368,176 = 368,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,503/368,176 = 368,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,503x = 368,176 × 368,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,503x = 135,553,566,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,553,566,976/167,503 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 809,260.53
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