Finding the Third Proportional to 169,056 and 342,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,056 and 342,756 is: 694,927.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,056 : 342,756 = 342,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,056/342,756 = 342,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,056x = 342,756 × 342,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,056x = 117,481,675,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,481,675,536/169,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694,927.57
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