Finding the Third Proportional to 168,621 and 352,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,621 and 352,830 is: 738,277.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,621 : 352,830 = 352,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,621/352,830 = 352,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,621x = 352,830 × 352,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,621x = 124,489,008,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,489,008,900/168,621 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,277.02
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