Finding the Third Proportional to 167,658 and 363,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,658 and 363,889 is: 789,793.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,658 : 363,889 = 363,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,658/363,889 = 363,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,658x = 363,889 × 363,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,658x = 132,415,204,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,415,204,321/167,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,793.53
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