Finding the Third Proportional to 168,309 and 368,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,309 and 368,807 is: 808,148.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,309 : 368,807 = 368,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,309/368,807 = 368,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,309x = 368,807 × 368,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,309x = 136,018,603,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,018,603,249/168,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,148.13
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