Finding the Third Proportional to 168,352 and 369,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,352 and 369,914 is: 812,799.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,352 : 369,914 = 369,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,352/369,914 = 369,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,352x = 369,914 × 369,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,352x = 136,836,367,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,836,367,396/168,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,799.18
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