Finding the Third Proportional to 168,944 and 367,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,944 and 367,096 is: 797,657.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,944 : 367,096 = 367,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,944/367,096 = 367,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,944x = 367,096 × 367,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,944x = 134,759,473,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,759,473,216/168,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,657.65
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