Finding the Third Proportional to 167,654 and 361,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,654 and 361,444 is: 779,234.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,654 : 361,444 = 361,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,654/361,444 = 361,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,654x = 361,444 × 361,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,654x = 130,641,765,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,641,765,136/167,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,234.41
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