Finding the Third Proportional to 168,518 and 366,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,518 and 366,793 is: 798,354.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,518 : 366,793 = 366,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,518/366,793 = 366,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,518x = 366,793 × 366,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,518x = 134,537,104,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,537,104,849/168,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,354.51
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