Finding the Third Proportional to 167,782 and 327,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,782 and 327,056 is: 637,527.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,782 : 327,056 = 327,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,782/327,056 = 327,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,782x = 327,056 × 327,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,782x = 106,965,627,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,965,627,136/167,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,527.43
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