Finding the Third Proportional to 169,136 and 253,300
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,136 and 253,300 is: 379,344.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,136 : 253,300 = 253,300 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,136/253,300 = 253,300/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,136x = 253,300 × 253,300 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,136x = 64,160,890,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,160,890,000/169,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,344.96
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