Finding the Third Proportional to 168,954 and 365,791
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,954 and 365,791 is: 791,949.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,954 : 365,791 = 365,791 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,954/365,791 = 365,791/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,954x = 365,791 × 365,791 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,954x = 133,803,055,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,803,055,681/168,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,949.62
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