Finding the Third Proportional to 168,830 and 369,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,830 and 369,028 is: 806,620.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,830 : 369,028 = 369,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,830/369,028 = 369,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,830x = 369,028 × 369,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,830x = 136,181,664,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,181,664,784/168,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,620.06
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