Finding the Third Proportional to 168,438 and 363,903
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,438 and 363,903 is: 786,196.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,438 : 363,903 = 363,903 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,438/363,903 = 363,903/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,438x = 363,903 × 363,903 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,438x = 132,425,393,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,425,393,409/168,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,196.66
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