Finding the Third Proportional to 168,446 and 374,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,446 and 374,260 is: 831,545.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,446 : 374,260 = 374,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,446/374,260 = 374,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,446x = 374,260 × 374,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,446x = 140,070,547,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,070,547,600/168,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,545.70
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