Finding the Third Proportional to 169,137 and 400,699.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,137 and 400,699.50 is: 949,290.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,137 : 400,699.50 = 400,699.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,137/400,699.50 = 400,699.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,137x = 400,699.50 × 400,699.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,137x = 160,560,089,300.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,560,089,300.25/169,137 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 949,290.16
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