Finding the Third Proportional to 168,955.88 and 392,865.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,955.88 and 392,865.19 is: 913,511.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,955.88 : 392,865.19 = 392,865.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,955.88/392,865.19 = 392,865.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,955.88x = 392,865.19 × 392,865.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,955.88x = 154,343,055,549.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,343,055,549.41/168,955.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913,511.03
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