Finding the Third Proportional to 79,660.13 and 168,546.66
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Solution
The third proportional to 79,660.13 and 168,546.66 is: 356,614.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
79,660.13 : 168,546.66 = 168,546.66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
79,660.13/168,546.66 = 168,546.66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
79,660.13x = 168,546.66 × 168,546.66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
79,660.13x = 28,407,975,333.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,407,975,333.06/79,660.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,614.75
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