Finding the Third Proportional to 168,666 and 362,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,666 and 362,346 is: 778,429.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,666 : 362,346 = 362,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,666/362,346 = 362,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,666x = 362,346 × 362,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,666x = 131,294,623,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,294,623,716/168,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,429.70
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