Finding the Third Proportional to 167,892 and 360,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,892 and 360,624 is: 774,603.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,892 : 360,624 = 360,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,892/360,624 = 360,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,892x = 360,624 × 360,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,892x = 130,049,669,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,049,669,376/167,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,603.13
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