Finding the Third Proportional to 168,789 and 366,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,789 and 366,556 is: 796,043.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,789 : 366,556 = 366,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,789/366,556 = 366,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,789x = 366,556 × 366,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,789x = 134,363,301,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,363,301,136/168,789 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,043.00
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