Finding the Third Proportional to 167,550 and 364,587
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,550 and 364,587 is: 793,337.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,550 : 364,587 = 364,587 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,550/364,587 = 364,587/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,550x = 364,587 × 364,587 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,550x = 132,923,680,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,923,680,569/167,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,337.40
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