Finding the Third Proportional to 168,684 and 362,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,684 and 362,376 is: 778,475.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,684 : 362,376 = 362,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,684/362,376 = 362,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,684x = 362,376 × 362,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,684x = 131,316,365,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,316,365,376/168,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,475.52
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