Finding the Third Proportional to 79,607 and 167,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,607 and 167,854 is: 353,925.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,607 : 167,854 = 167,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,607/167,854 = 167,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,607x = 167,854 × 167,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,607x = 28,174,965,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,174,965,316/79,607 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,925.73
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