Finding the Third Proportional to 167,918 and 354,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,918 and 354,788 is: 749,619.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,918 : 354,788 = 354,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,918/354,788 = 354,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,918x = 354,788 × 354,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,918x = 125,874,524,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,874,524,944/167,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,619.01
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