Finding the Third Proportional to 168,825 and 360,249
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,825 and 360,249 is: 768,721.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,825 : 360,249 = 360,249 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,825/360,249 = 360,249/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,825x = 360,249 × 360,249 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,825x = 129,779,342,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,779,342,001/168,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768,721.11
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