Finding the Third Proportional to 168,663 and 362,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,663 and 362,337 is: 778,404.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,663 : 362,337 = 362,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,663/362,337 = 362,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,663x = 362,337 × 362,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,663x = 131,288,101,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,288,101,569/168,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,404.88
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