Finding the Third Proportional to 168,108 and 364,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,108 and 364,234 is: 789,173.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,108 : 364,234 = 364,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,108/364,234 = 364,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,108x = 364,234 × 364,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,108x = 132,666,406,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,666,406,756/168,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,173.67
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