Finding the Third Proportional to 78,318 and 167,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,318 and 167,715 is: 359,155.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,318 : 167,715 = 167,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,318/167,715 = 167,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,318x = 167,715 × 167,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,318x = 28,128,321,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,128,321,225/78,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,155.25
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