Finding the Third Proportional to 79,710 and 167,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,710 and 167,682 is: 352,744.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,710 : 167,682 = 167,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,710/167,682 = 167,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,710x = 167,682 × 167,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,710x = 28,117,253,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,117,253,124/79,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,744.36
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