Finding the Third Proportional to 168,976 and 357,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,976 and 357,366 is: 755,790.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,976 : 357,366 = 357,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,976/357,366 = 357,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,976x = 357,366 × 357,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,976x = 127,710,457,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,710,457,956/168,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,790.51
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