Finding the Third Proportional to 168,360 and 369,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,360 and 369,930 is: 812,830.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,360 : 369,930 = 369,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,360/369,930 = 369,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,360x = 369,930 × 369,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,360x = 136,848,204,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,848,204,900/168,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,830.87
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