Finding the Third Proportional to 169,100 and 357,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,100 and 357,052 is: 753,909.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,100 : 357,052 = 357,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,100/357,052 = 357,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,100x = 357,052 × 357,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,100x = 127,486,130,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,486,130,704/169,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,909.70
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