Finding the Third Proportional to 168,998 and 357,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,998 and 357,004 is: 754,161.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,998 : 357,004 = 357,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,998/357,004 = 357,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,998x = 357,004 × 357,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,998x = 127,451,856,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,451,856,016/168,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,161.92
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