Finding the Third Proportional to 168,624 and 352,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,624 and 352,836 is: 738,288.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,624 : 352,836 = 352,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,624/352,836 = 352,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,624x = 352,836 × 352,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,624x = 124,493,242,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,493,242,896/168,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,288.99
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