Finding the Third Proportional to 167,720 and 364,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,720 and 364,966 is: 794,181.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,720 : 364,966 = 364,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,720/364,966 = 364,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,720x = 364,966 × 364,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,720x = 133,200,181,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,200,181,156/167,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,181.86
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