Finding the Third Proportional to 169,001 and 367,198
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,001 and 367,198 is: 797,831.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,001 : 367,198 = 367,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,001/367,198 = 367,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,001x = 367,198 × 367,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,001x = 134,834,371,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,834,371,204/169,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,831.80
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