Finding the Third Proportional to 167,832 and 366,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,832 and 366,624 is: 800,879.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,832 : 366,624 = 366,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,832/366,624 = 366,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,832x = 366,624 × 366,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,832x = 134,413,157,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,413,157,376/167,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800,879.20
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