Finding the Third Proportional to 168,725.50 and 356,423
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,725.50 and 356,423 is: 752,923.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,725.50 : 356,423 = 356,423 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,725.50/356,423 = 356,423/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,725.50x = 356,423 × 356,423 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,725.50x = 127,037,354,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,037,354,929/168,725.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,923.27
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