Finding the Third Proportional to 81,792 and 167,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 81,792 and 167,024 is: 341,072.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
81,792 : 167,024 = 167,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
81,792/167,024 = 167,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
81,792x = 167,024 × 167,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
81,792x = 27,897,016,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,897,016,576/81,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,072.68
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