Finding the Third Proportional to 168,345 and 368,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,345 and 368,361 is: 806,022.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,345 : 368,361 = 368,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,345/368,361 = 368,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,345x = 368,361 × 368,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,345x = 135,689,826,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,689,826,321/168,345 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,022.31
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