Finding the Third Proportional to 115,368 and 168,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,368 and 168,672 is: 246,604.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,368 : 168,672 = 168,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,368/168,672 = 168,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,368x = 168,672 × 168,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,368x = 28,450,243,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,450,243,584/115,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 246,604.29
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