Finding the Third Proportional to 167,778 and 364,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,778 and 364,176 is: 790,474.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,778 : 364,176 = 364,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,778/364,176 = 364,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,778x = 364,176 × 364,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,778x = 132,624,158,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,624,158,976/167,778 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,474.07
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