Finding the Third Proportional to 168,992 and 367,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,992 and 367,180 is: 797,796.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,992 : 367,180 = 367,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,992/367,180 = 367,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,992x = 367,180 × 367,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,992x = 134,821,152,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,821,152,400/168,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,796.06
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