Finding the Third Proportional to 167,640 and 363,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,640 and 363,036 is: 786,179.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,640 : 363,036 = 363,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,640/363,036 = 363,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,640x = 363,036 × 363,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,640x = 131,795,137,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,795,137,296/167,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,179.54
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