Finding the Third Proportional to 167,976 and 369,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,976 and 369,144 is: 811,230.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,976 : 369,144 = 369,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,976/369,144 = 369,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,976x = 369,144 × 369,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,976x = 136,267,292,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,267,292,736/167,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 811,230.73
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