Finding the Third Proportional to 168,522 and 368,697
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,522 and 368,697 is: 806,645.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,522 : 368,697 = 368,697 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,522/368,697 = 368,697/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,522x = 368,697 × 368,697 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,522x = 135,937,477,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,937,477,809/168,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,645.29
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