Finding the Third Proportional to 168,499 and 366,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,499 and 366,754 is: 798,274.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,499 : 366,754 = 366,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,499/366,754 = 366,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,499x = 366,754 × 366,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,499x = 134,508,496,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,508,496,516/168,499 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,274.75
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