Finding the Third Proportional to 168,510 and 357,801
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,510 and 357,801 is: 759,726.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,510 : 357,801 = 357,801 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,510/357,801 = 357,801/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,510x = 357,801 × 357,801 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,510x = 128,021,555,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,021,555,601/168,510 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,726.76
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