Finding the Third Proportional to 168,662 and 365,349
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,662 and 365,349 is: 791,404.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,662 : 365,349 = 365,349 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,662/365,349 = 365,349/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,662x = 365,349 × 365,349 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,662x = 133,479,891,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,479,891,801/168,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,404.65
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