Finding the Third Proportional to 168,840 and 267,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,840 and 267,354 is: 423,348.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,840 : 267,354 = 267,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,840/267,354 = 267,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,840x = 267,354 × 267,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,840x = 71,478,161,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,478,161,316/168,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,348.50
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