Finding the Third Proportional to 167,944 and 354,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,944 and 354,846 is: 749,748.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,944 : 354,846 = 354,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,944/354,846 = 354,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,944x = 354,846 × 354,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,944x = 125,915,683,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,915,683,716/167,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,748.03
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