Finding the Third Proportional to 168,336 and 368,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,336 and 368,343 is: 805,986.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,336 : 368,343 = 368,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,336/368,343 = 368,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,336x = 368,343 × 368,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,336x = 135,676,565,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,676,565,649/168,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,986.63
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