Finding the Third Proportional to 168,828 and 369,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,828 and 369,024 is: 806,612.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,828 : 369,024 = 369,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,828/369,024 = 369,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,828x = 369,024 × 369,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,828x = 136,178,712,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,178,712,576/168,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,612.13
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