Finding the Third Proportional to 169,017 and 342,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,017 and 342,699 is: 694,856.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,017 : 342,699 = 342,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,017/342,699 = 342,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,017x = 342,699 × 342,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,017x = 117,442,604,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,442,604,601/169,017 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,856.76
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