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Finding the Third Proportional to 168.75 and 369.05

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Solution

The third proportional to 168.75 and 369.05 is: 807.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.75 : 369.05 = 369.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.75/369.05 = 369.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.75x = 369.05 × 369.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.75x = 136,195.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,195.60/168.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.09

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