Finding the Third Proportional to 168,546 and 356,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,546 and 356,100 is: 752,359.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,546 : 356,100 = 356,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,546/356,100 = 356,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,546x = 356,100 × 356,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,546x = 126,807,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,807,210,000/168,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,359.65
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