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Finding the Third Proportional to 167,916 and 360,672

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Solution

The third proportional to 167,916 and 360,672 is: 774,698.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,916 : 360,672 = 360,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,916/360,672 = 360,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,916x = 360,672 × 360,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,916x = 130,084,291,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,084,291,584/167,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,698.61

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