Finding the Third Proportional to 168,618 and 357,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,618 and 357,000 is: 755,844.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,618 : 357,000 = 357,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,618/357,000 = 357,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,618x = 357,000 × 357,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,618x = 127,449,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,449,000,000/168,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,844.57
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