Finding the Third Proportional to 168,912 and 367,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,912 and 367,029 is: 797,517.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,912 : 367,029 = 367,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,912/367,029 = 367,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,912x = 367,029 × 367,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,912x = 134,710,286,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,710,286,841/168,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,517.56
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