Finding the Third Proportional to 79,605 and 167,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,605 and 167,850 is: 353,917.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,605 : 167,850 = 167,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,605/167,850 = 167,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,605x = 167,850 × 167,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,605x = 28,173,622,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,173,622,500/79,605 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,917.75
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