Finding the Third Proportional to 167,554 and 361,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,554 and 361,346 is: 779,276.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,554 : 361,346 = 361,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,554/361,346 = 361,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,554x = 361,346 × 361,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,554x = 130,570,931,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,570,931,716/167,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,276.72
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