Finding the Third Proportional to 168,140 and 369,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,140 and 369,040 is: 809,982.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,140 : 369,040 = 369,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,140/369,040 = 369,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,140x = 369,040 × 369,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,140x = 136,190,521,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,190,521,600/168,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 809,982.88
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