Finding the Third Proportional to 167,558 and 364,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,558 and 364,660 is: 793,617.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,558 : 364,660 = 364,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,558/364,660 = 364,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,558x = 364,660 × 364,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,558x = 132,976,915,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,976,915,600/167,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,617.23
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