Finding the Third Proportional to 168,060 and 260,353
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,060 and 260,353 is: 403,330.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,060 : 260,353 = 260,353 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,060/260,353 = 260,353/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,060x = 260,353 × 260,353 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,060x = 67,783,684,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,783,684,609/168,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,330.27
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