Finding the Third Proportional to 169,134 and 368,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,134 and 368,400 is: 802,432.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,134 : 368,400 = 368,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,134/368,400 = 368,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,134x = 368,400 × 368,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,134x = 135,718,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,718,560,000/169,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,432.15
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