Finding the Third Proportional to 168,507 and 368,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,507 and 368,694 is: 806,703.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,507 : 368,694 = 368,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,507/368,694 = 368,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,507x = 368,694 × 368,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,507x = 135,935,265,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,935,265,636/168,507 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,703.97
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