Finding the Third Proportional to 168,066 and 354,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,066 and 354,492 is: 747,709.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,066 : 354,492 = 354,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,066/354,492 = 354,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,066x = 354,492 × 354,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,066x = 125,664,578,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,664,578,064/168,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,709.70
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