Finding the Third Proportional to 167,616 and 357,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,616 and 357,696 is: 763,330.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,616 : 357,696 = 357,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,616/357,696 = 357,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,616x = 357,696 × 357,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,616x = 127,946,428,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,946,428,416/167,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,330.64
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