Finding the Third Proportional to 167,594 and 361,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,594 and 361,426 is: 779,435.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,594 : 361,426 = 361,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,594/361,426 = 361,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,594x = 361,426 × 361,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,594x = 130,628,753,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,628,753,476/167,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,435.74
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