Finding the Third Proportional to 168,628 and 352,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,628 and 352,844 is: 738,304.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,628 : 352,844 = 352,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,628/352,844 = 352,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,628x = 352,844 × 352,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,628x = 124,498,888,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,498,888,336/168,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,304.96
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