Finding the Third Proportional to 168,348 and 368,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,348 and 368,368 is: 806,038.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,348 : 368,368 = 368,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,348/368,368 = 368,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,348x = 368,368 × 368,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,348x = 135,694,983,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,694,983,424/168,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,038.58
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