Finding the Third Proportional to 167,560 and 346,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,560 and 346,784 is: 717,707.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,560 : 346,784 = 346,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,560/346,784 = 346,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,560x = 346,784 × 346,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,560x = 120,259,142,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,259,142,656/167,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,707.94
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