Finding the Third Proportional to 168,362 and 374,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,362 and 374,090 is: 831,204.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,362 : 374,090 = 374,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,362/374,090 = 374,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,362x = 374,090 × 374,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,362x = 139,943,328,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,943,328,100/168,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,204.95
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