Finding the Third Proportional to 168,410 and 374,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,410 and 374,206 is: 831,483.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,410 : 374,206 = 374,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,410/374,206 = 374,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,410x = 374,206 × 374,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,410x = 140,030,130,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,030,130,436/168,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,483.47
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