Finding the Third Proportional to 168,488 and 363,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,488 and 363,088 is: 782,446.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,488 : 363,088 = 363,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,488/363,088 = 363,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,488x = 363,088 × 363,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,488x = 131,832,895,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,832,895,744/168,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,446.80
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