Finding the Third Proportional to 167,562 and 346,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,562 and 346,788 is: 717,715.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,562 : 346,788 = 346,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,562/346,788 = 346,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,562x = 346,788 × 346,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,562x = 120,261,916,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,261,916,944/167,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,715.93
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