Finding the Third Proportional to 167,787 and 368,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,787 and 368,730 is: 810,323.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,787 : 368,730 = 368,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,787/368,730 = 368,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,787x = 368,730 × 368,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,787x = 135,961,812,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,961,812,900/167,787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,323.88
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