Finding the Third Proportional to 168,552 and 246,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,552 and 246,600 is: 360,788.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,552 : 246,600 = 246,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,552/246,600 = 246,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,552x = 246,600 × 246,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,552x = 60,811,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,811,560,000/168,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,788.12
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