Finding the Third Proportional to 167,792 and 368,740
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,792 and 368,740 is: 810,343.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,792 : 368,740 = 368,740 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,792/368,740 = 368,740/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,792x = 368,740 × 368,740 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,792x = 135,969,187,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,969,187,600/167,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,343.69
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