Finding the Third Proportional to 168,936 and 367,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,936 and 367,080 is: 797,625.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,936 : 367,080 = 367,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,936/367,080 = 367,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,936x = 367,080 × 367,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,936x = 134,747,726,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,747,726,400/168,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,625.88
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