Finding the Third Proportional to 79,610 and 167,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,610 and 167,860 is: 353,937.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,610 : 167,860 = 167,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,610/167,860 = 167,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,610x = 167,860 × 167,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,610x = 28,176,979,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,176,979,600/79,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 353,937.69
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