Finding the Third Proportional to 168,610 and 366,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,610 and 366,966 is: 798,671.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,610 : 366,966 = 366,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,610/366,966 = 366,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,610x = 366,966 × 366,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,610x = 134,664,045,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,664,045,156/168,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,671.76
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