Finding the Third Proportional to 168,926 and 364,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,926 and 364,034 is: 784,489.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,926 : 364,034 = 364,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,926/364,034 = 364,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,926x = 364,034 × 364,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,926x = 132,520,753,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,520,753,156/168,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,489.97
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