Finding the Third Proportional to 167,643 and 364,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,643 and 364,851 is: 794,045.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,643 : 364,851 = 364,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,643/364,851 = 364,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,643x = 364,851 × 364,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,643x = 133,116,252,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,116,252,201/167,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,045.99
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