Finding the Third Proportional to 168,701 and 359,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,701 and 359,260 is: 765,068.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,701 : 359,260 = 359,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,701/359,260 = 359,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,701x = 359,260 × 359,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,701x = 129,067,747,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,067,747,600/168,701 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 765,068.06
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