Finding the Third Proportional to 169,139 and 371,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,139 and 371,758 is: 817,103.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,139 : 371,758 = 371,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,139/371,758 = 371,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,139x = 371,758 × 371,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,139x = 138,204,010,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,204,010,564/169,139 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,103.16
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