Finding the Third Proportional to 167,524 and 364,596
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,524 and 364,596 is: 793,499.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,524 : 364,596 = 364,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,524/364,596 = 364,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,524x = 364,596 × 364,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,524x = 132,930,243,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,930,243,216/167,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,499.70
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