Finding the Third Proportional to 167,842 and 364,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,842 and 364,124 is: 789,947.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,842 : 364,124 = 364,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,842/364,124 = 364,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,842x = 364,124 × 364,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,842x = 132,586,287,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,586,287,376/167,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,947.02
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