Finding the Third Proportional to 168,981 and 356,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,981 and 356,970 is: 754,094.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,981 : 356,970 = 356,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,981/356,970 = 356,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,981x = 356,970 × 356,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,981x = 127,427,580,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,427,580,900/168,981 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,094.13
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