Finding the Third Proportional to 167,664 and 366,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,664 and 366,432 is: 800,842.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,664 : 366,432 = 366,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,664/366,432 = 366,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,664x = 366,432 × 366,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,664x = 134,272,410,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,272,410,624/167,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800,842.22
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