Finding the Third Proportional to 168,948 and 367,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,948 and 367,104 is: 797,673.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,948 : 367,104 = 367,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,948/367,104 = 367,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,948x = 367,104 × 367,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,948x = 134,765,346,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,765,346,816/168,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,673.53
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