Finding the Third Proportional to 168,423 and 360,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,423 and 360,183 is: 770,273.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,423 : 360,183 = 360,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,423/360,183 = 360,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,423x = 360,183 × 360,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,423x = 129,731,793,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,731,793,489/168,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,273.62
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