Finding the Third Proportional to 169,068 and 395,139
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,068 and 395,139 is: 923,503.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,068 : 395,139 = 395,139 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,068/395,139 = 395,139/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,068x = 395,139 × 395,139 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,068x = 156,134,829,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,134,829,321/169,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 923,503.14
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