Finding the Third Proportional to 167,780 and 327,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,780 and 327,052 is: 637,519.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,780 : 327,052 = 327,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,780/327,052 = 327,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,780x = 327,052 × 327,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,780x = 106,963,010,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,963,010,704/167,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,519.43
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