Finding the Third Proportional to 168,314 and 365,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,314 and 365,240 is: 792,567.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,314 : 365,240 = 365,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,314/365,240 = 365,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,314x = 365,240 × 365,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,314x = 133,400,257,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,400,257,600/168,314 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,567.81
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