Finding the Third Proportional to 168,782 and 366,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,782 and 366,543 is: 796,019.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,782 : 366,543 = 366,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,782/366,543 = 366,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,782x = 366,543 × 366,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,782x = 134,353,770,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,353,770,849/168,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,019.55
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