Finding the Third Proportional to 168,697,636 and 368,327,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,697,636 and 368,327,816 is: 804,192,537.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,697,636 : 368,327,816 = 368,327,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,697,636/368,327,816 = 368,327,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,697,636x = 368,327,816 × 368,327,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,697,636x = 135,665,380,039,329,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,665,380,039,329,856/168,697,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,192,537.94
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