Finding the Third Proportional to 168,422 and 363,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,422 and 363,554 is: 784,763.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,422 : 363,554 = 363,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,422/363,554 = 363,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,422x = 363,554 × 363,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,422x = 132,171,510,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,171,510,916/168,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,763.93
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