Finding the Third Proportional to 167,556 and 346,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,556 and 346,776 is: 717,691.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,556 : 346,776 = 346,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,556/346,776 = 346,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,556x = 346,776 × 346,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,556x = 120,253,594,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,253,594,176/167,556 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,691.96
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