Finding the Third Proportional to 168,618 and 352,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,618 and 352,826 is: 738,273.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,618 : 352,826 = 352,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,618/352,826 = 352,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,618x = 352,826 × 352,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,618x = 124,486,186,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,486,186,276/168,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,273.41
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