Finding the Third Proportional to 168,420 and 360,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,420 and 360,177 is: 770,261.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,420 : 360,177 = 360,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,420/360,177 = 360,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,420x = 360,177 × 360,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,420x = 129,727,471,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,727,471,329/168,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,261.68
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