Finding the Third Proportional to 168,978 and 357,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,978 and 357,370 is: 755,798.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,978 : 357,370 = 357,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,978/357,370 = 357,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,978x = 357,370 × 357,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,978x = 127,713,316,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,713,316,900/168,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,798.49
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