Finding the Third Proportional to 167,854 and 373,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,854 and 373,004 is: 828,886.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,854 : 373,004 = 373,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,854/373,004 = 373,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,854x = 373,004 × 373,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,854x = 139,131,984,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,131,984,016/167,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,886.91
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