Finding the Third Proportional to 168,348 and 369,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,348 and 369,906 is: 812,783.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,348 : 369,906 = 369,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,348/369,906 = 369,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,348x = 369,906 × 369,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,348x = 136,830,448,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,830,448,836/168,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,783.33
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