Finding the Third Proportional to 168,042 and 369,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,042 and 369,212 is: 811,210.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,042 : 369,212 = 369,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,042/369,212 = 369,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,042x = 369,212 × 369,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,042x = 136,317,500,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,317,500,944/168,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 811,210.89
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