Finding the Third Proportional to 78,190 and 168,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,190 and 168,548 is: 363,325.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,190 : 168,548 = 168,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,190/168,548 = 168,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,190x = 168,548 × 168,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,190x = 28,408,428,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,408,428,304/78,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,325.60
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