Finding the Third Proportional to 168,960 and 357,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,960 and 357,330 is: 755,709.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,960 : 357,330 = 357,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,960/357,330 = 357,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,960x = 357,330 × 357,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,960x = 127,684,728,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,684,728,900/168,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,709.81
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