Finding the Third Proportional to 168,690 and 362,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,690 and 362,390 is: 778,507.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,690 : 362,390 = 362,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,690/362,390 = 362,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,690x = 362,390 × 362,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,690x = 131,326,512,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,326,512,100/168,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,507.99
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