Finding the Third Proportional to 168,076 and 260,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,076 and 260,264 is: 403,016.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,076 : 260,264 = 260,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,076/260,264 = 260,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,076x = 260,264 × 260,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,076x = 67,737,349,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,737,349,696/168,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,016.19
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