Finding the Third Proportional to 167,568 and 361,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,568 and 361,372 is: 779,323.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,568 : 361,372 = 361,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,568/361,372 = 361,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,568x = 361,372 × 361,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,568x = 130,589,722,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,589,722,384/167,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,323.75
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