Finding the Third Proportional to 167,572 and 365,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,572 and 365,252 is: 796,129.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,572 : 365,252 = 365,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,572/365,252 = 365,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,572x = 365,252 × 365,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,572x = 133,409,023,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,409,023,504/167,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,129.57
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