Finding the Third Proportional to 168,480 and 367,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,480 and 367,092 is: 799,836.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,480 : 367,092 = 367,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,480/367,092 = 367,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,480x = 367,092 × 367,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,480x = 134,756,536,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,756,536,464/168,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,836.99
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