Finding the Third Proportional to 167,564 and 346,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,564 and 346,792 is: 717,723.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,564 : 346,792 = 346,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,564/346,792 = 346,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,564x = 346,792 × 346,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,564x = 120,264,691,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,264,691,264/167,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,723.92
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