Finding the Third Proportional to 168,510 and 366,545
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,510 and 366,545 is: 797,313.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,510 : 366,545 = 366,545 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,510/366,545 = 366,545/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,510x = 366,545 × 366,545 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,510x = 134,355,237,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,355,237,025/168,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,313.14
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