Finding the Third Proportional to 168,148 and 351,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,148 and 351,874 is: 736,347.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,148 : 351,874 = 351,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,148/351,874 = 351,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,148x = 351,874 × 351,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,148x = 123,815,311,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,815,311,876/168,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,347.22
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