Finding the Third Proportional to 168,993 and 316,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,993 and 316,701 is: 593,512.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,993 : 316,701 = 316,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,993/316,701 = 316,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,993x = 316,701 × 316,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,993x = 100,299,523,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,299,523,401/168,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593,512.89
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