Finding the Third Proportional to 167,696 and 354,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,696 and 354,760 is: 750,492.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,696 : 354,760 = 354,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,696/354,760 = 354,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,696x = 354,760 × 354,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,696x = 125,854,657,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,854,657,600/167,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,492.90
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