Finding the Third Proportional to 168,921 and 364,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,921 and 364,026 is: 784,478.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,921 : 364,026 = 364,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,921/364,026 = 364,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,921x = 364,026 × 364,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,921x = 132,514,928,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,514,928,676/168,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,478.71
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