Finding the Third Proportional to 168,347 and 369,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,347 and 369,406 is: 810,592.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,347 : 369,406 = 369,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,347/369,406 = 369,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,347x = 369,406 × 369,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,347x = 136,460,792,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,460,792,836/168,347 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,592.36
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