Finding the Third Proportional to 168,446 and 365,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,446 and 365,220 is: 791,859.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,446 : 365,220 = 365,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,446/365,220 = 365,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,446x = 365,220 × 365,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,446x = 133,385,648,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,385,648,400/168,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,859.99
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