Finding the Third Proportional to 168,530 and 370,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,530 and 370,954 is: 816,512.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,530 : 370,954 = 370,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,530/370,954 = 370,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,530x = 370,954 × 370,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,530x = 137,606,870,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,606,870,116/168,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,512.61
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