Finding the Third Proportional to 168,611 and 352,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,611 and 352,810 is: 738,237.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,611 : 352,810 = 352,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,611/352,810 = 352,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,611x = 352,810 × 352,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,611x = 124,474,896,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,474,896,100/168,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,237.10
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