Finding the Third Proportional to 167,948 and 354,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,948 and 354,856 is: 749,772.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,948 : 354,856 = 354,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,948/354,856 = 354,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,948x = 354,856 × 354,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,948x = 125,922,780,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,922,780,736/167,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,772.43
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