Finding the Third Proportional to 168,062 and 367,591
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,062 and 367,591 is: 804,007.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,062 : 367,591 = 367,591 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,062/367,591 = 367,591/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,062x = 367,591 × 367,591 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,062x = 135,123,143,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,123,143,281/168,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,007.71
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