Finding the Third Proportional to 167,784 and 368,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,784 and 368,724 is: 810,312.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,784 : 368,724 = 368,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,784/368,724 = 368,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,784x = 368,724 × 368,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,784x = 135,957,388,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,957,388,176/167,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,312.00
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