Finding the Third Proportional to 167,575 and 359,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,575 and 359,138 is: 769,685.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,575 : 359,138 = 359,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,575/359,138 = 359,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,575x = 359,138 × 359,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,575x = 128,980,103,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,980,103,044/167,575 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,685.83
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