Finding the Third Proportional to 168,172 and 369,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,172 and 369,567 is: 812,143.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,172 : 369,567 = 369,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,172/369,567 = 369,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,172x = 369,567 × 369,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,172x = 136,579,767,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,579,767,489/168,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,143.33
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