Finding the Third Proportional to 168,266 and 362,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,266 and 362,764 is: 782,081.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,266 : 362,764 = 362,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,266/362,764 = 362,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,266x = 362,764 × 362,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,266x = 131,597,719,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,597,719,696/168,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,081.46
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