Finding the Third Proportional to 168,300 and 362,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,300 and 362,844 is: 782,268.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,300 : 362,844 = 362,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,300/362,844 = 362,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,300x = 362,844 × 362,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,300x = 131,655,768,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,655,768,336/168,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,268.38
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