Finding the Third Proportional to 168,626 and 254,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,626 and 254,046 is: 382,736.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,626 : 254,046 = 254,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,626/254,046 = 254,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,626x = 254,046 × 254,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,626x = 64,539,370,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,539,370,116/168,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,736.77
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