Finding the Third Proportional to 167,586 and 326,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,586 and 326,757 is: 637,106.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,586 : 326,757 = 326,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,586/326,757 = 326,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,586x = 326,757 × 326,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,586x = 106,770,137,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,770,137,049/167,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,106.54
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