Finding the Third Proportional to 167,822 and 355,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,822 and 355,084 is: 751,299.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,822 : 355,084 = 355,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,822/355,084 = 355,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,822x = 355,084 × 355,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,822x = 126,084,647,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,084,647,056/167,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,299.87
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