Finding the Third Proportional to 168,924 and 364,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,924 and 364,032 is: 784,490.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,924 : 364,032 = 364,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,924/364,032 = 364,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,924x = 364,032 × 364,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,924x = 132,519,297,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,519,297,024/168,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,490.64
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