Finding the Third Proportional to 169,062 and 253,071
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,062 and 253,071 is: 378,825.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,062 : 253,071 = 253,071 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,062/253,071 = 253,071/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,062x = 253,071 × 253,071 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,062x = 64,044,931,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,044,931,041/169,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,825.11
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