Finding the Third Proportional to 168,866 and 365,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,866 and 365,842 is: 792,583.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,866 : 365,842 = 365,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,866/365,842 = 365,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,866x = 365,842 × 365,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,866x = 133,840,368,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,840,368,964/168,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,583.28
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