Finding the Third Proportional to 168,864 and 366,996
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,864 and 366,996 is: 797,600.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,864 : 366,996 = 366,996 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,864/366,996 = 366,996/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,864x = 366,996 × 366,996 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,864x = 134,686,064,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,686,064,016/168,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,600.81
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