Finding the Third Proportional to 168,903 and 367,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,903 and 367,011 is: 797,481.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,903 : 367,011 = 367,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,903/367,011 = 367,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,903x = 367,011 × 367,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,903x = 134,697,074,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,697,074,121/168,903 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,481.83
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