Finding the Third Proportional to 168,930 and 367,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,930 and 367,068 is: 797,602.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,930 : 367,068 = 367,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,930/367,068 = 367,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,930x = 367,068 × 367,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,930x = 134,738,916,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,738,916,624/168,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,602.06
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