Finding the Third Proportional to 167,902 and 365,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,902 and 365,342 is: 794,956.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,902 : 365,342 = 365,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,902/365,342 = 365,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,902x = 365,342 × 365,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,902x = 133,474,776,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,474,776,964/167,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,956.44
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