Finding the Third Proportional to 168,304 and 251,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,304 and 251,832 is: 376,814.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,304 : 251,832 = 251,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,304/251,832 = 251,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,304x = 251,832 × 251,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,304x = 63,419,356,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,419,356,224/168,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,814.31
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