Finding the Third Proportional to 167,724 and 364,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,724 and 364,974 is: 794,197.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,724 : 364,974 = 364,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,724/364,974 = 364,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,724x = 364,974 × 364,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,724x = 133,206,020,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,206,020,676/167,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,197.73
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