Finding the Third Proportional to 167,682 and 359,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,682 and 359,352 is: 770,111.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,682 : 359,352 = 359,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,682/359,352 = 359,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,682x = 359,352 × 359,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,682x = 129,133,859,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,133,859,904/167,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,111.64
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