Finding the Third Proportional to 167,592 and 361,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,592 and 361,428 is: 779,453.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,592 : 361,428 = 361,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,592/361,428 = 361,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,592x = 361,428 × 361,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,592x = 130,630,199,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,630,199,184/167,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,453.67
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