Finding the Third Proportional to 168,822 and 360,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,822 and 360,243 is: 768,709.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,822 : 360,243 = 360,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,822/360,243 = 360,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,822x = 360,243 × 360,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,822x = 129,775,019,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,775,019,049/168,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768,709.17
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