Finding the Third Proportional to 168,840 and 356,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,840 and 356,670 is: 753,455.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,840 : 356,670 = 356,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,840/356,670 = 356,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,840x = 356,670 × 356,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,840x = 127,213,488,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,213,488,900/168,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,455.87
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