Finding the Third Proportional to 168,350 and 360,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,350 and 360,048 is: 770,030.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,350 : 360,048 = 360,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,350/360,048 = 360,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,350x = 360,048 × 360,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,350x = 129,634,562,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,634,562,304/168,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,030.07
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