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Finding the Third Proportional to 168 and 446

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Solution

The third proportional to 168 and 446 is: 1,184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168 : 446 = 446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168/446 = 446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168x = 446 × 446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168x = 198,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,916/168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184.02

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