Finding the Third Proportional to 168,045 and 351,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,045 and 351,669 is: 735,940.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,045 : 351,669 = 351,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,045/351,669 = 351,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,045x = 351,669 × 351,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,045x = 123,671,085,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,671,085,561/168,045 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,940.29
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