Finding the Third Proportional to 168,512 and 360,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,512 and 360,026 is: 769,195.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,512 : 360,026 = 360,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,512/360,026 = 360,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,512x = 360,026 × 360,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,512x = 129,618,720,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,618,720,676/168,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,195.79
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