Finding the Third Proportional to 169,097 and 372,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,097 and 372,013 is: 818,427.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,097 : 372,013 = 372,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,097/372,013 = 372,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,097x = 372,013 × 372,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,097x = 138,393,672,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,393,672,169/169,097 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,427.72
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