Finding the Third Proportional to 168,534 and 361,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,534 and 361,854 is: 776,925.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,534 : 361,854 = 361,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,534/361,854 = 361,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,534x = 361,854 × 361,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,534x = 130,938,317,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,938,317,316/168,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,925.23
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