Finding the Third Proportional to 168,304.08 and 368,798.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,304.08 and 368,798.06 is: 808,132.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,304.08 : 368,798.06 = 368,798.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,304.08/368,798.06 = 368,798.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,304.08x = 368,798.06 × 368,798.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,304.08x = 136,012,010,903.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,012,010,903.75/168,304.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,132.59
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