Finding the Third Proportional to 168,102 and 364,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,102 and 364,203 is: 789,067.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,102 : 364,203 = 364,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,102/364,203 = 364,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,102x = 364,203 × 364,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,102x = 132,643,825,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,643,825,209/168,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,067.50
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