Finding the Third Proportional to 167,846 and 364,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,846 and 364,132 is: 789,962.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,846 : 364,132 = 364,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,846/364,132 = 364,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,846x = 364,132 × 364,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,846x = 132,592,113,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,592,113,424/167,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,962.90
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