Finding the Third Proportional to 168,498 and 253,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,498 and 253,431 is: 381,175.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,498 : 253,431 = 253,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,498/253,431 = 253,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,498x = 253,431 × 253,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,498x = 64,227,271,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,227,271,761/168,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,175.28
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