Finding the Third Proportional to 167,580 and 352,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,580 and 352,395 is: 741,032.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,580 : 352,395 = 352,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,580/352,395 = 352,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,580x = 352,395 × 352,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,580x = 124,182,236,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,182,236,025/167,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,032.56
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