Finding the Third Proportional to 167,958 and 362,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,958 and 362,970 is: 784,405.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,958 : 362,970 = 362,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,958/362,970 = 362,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,958x = 362,970 × 362,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,958x = 131,747,220,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,747,220,900/167,958 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,405.75
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