Finding the Third Proportional to 169,024 and 261,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,024 and 261,366 is: 404,156.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,024 : 261,366 = 261,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,024/261,366 = 261,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,024x = 261,366 × 261,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,024x = 68,312,185,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,312,185,956/169,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404,156.72
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