Finding the Third Proportional to 169,143 and 371,769
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,143 and 371,769 is: 817,132.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,143 : 371,769 = 371,769 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,143/371,769 = 371,769/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,143x = 371,769 × 371,769 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,143x = 138,212,189,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,212,189,361/169,143 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,132.19
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