Finding the Third Proportional to 168,843 and 360,285
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,843 and 360,285 is: 768,792.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,843 : 360,285 = 360,285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,843/360,285 = 360,285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,843x = 360,285 × 360,285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,843x = 129,805,281,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,805,281,225/168,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768,792.79
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