Finding the Third Proportional to 167,822 and 364,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,822 and 364,862 is: 793,246.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,822 : 364,862 = 364,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,822/364,862 = 364,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,822x = 364,862 × 364,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,822x = 133,124,279,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,124,279,044/167,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,246.89
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