Finding the Third Proportional to 169,115.50 and 364,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,115.50 and 364,394 is: 785,161.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,115.50 : 364,394 = 364,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,115.50/364,394 = 364,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,115.50x = 364,394 × 364,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,115.50x = 132,782,987,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,782,987,236/169,115.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 785,161.54
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