Finding the Third Proportional to 168,342 and 360,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,342 and 360,330 is: 771,273.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,342 : 360,330 = 360,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,342/360,330 = 360,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,342x = 360,330 × 360,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,342x = 129,837,708,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,837,708,900/168,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,273.41
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