Finding the Third Proportional to 168,630 and 367,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,630 and 367,008 is: 798,759.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,630 : 367,008 = 367,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,630/367,008 = 367,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,630x = 367,008 × 367,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,630x = 134,694,872,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,694,872,064/168,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,759.84
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