Finding the Third Proportional to 169,094 and 253,179
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,094 and 253,179 is: 379,076.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,094 : 253,179 = 253,179 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,094/253,179 = 253,179/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,094x = 253,179 × 253,179 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,094x = 64,099,606,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,099,606,041/169,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,076.76
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