Finding the Third Proportional to 168,964 and 364,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,964 and 364,712 is: 787,237.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,964 : 364,712 = 364,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,964/364,712 = 364,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,964x = 364,712 × 364,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,964x = 133,014,842,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,014,842,944/168,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 787,237.77
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