Finding the Third Proportional to 169,150 and 368,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,150 and 368,436 is: 802,513.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,150 : 368,436 = 368,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,150/368,436 = 368,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,150x = 368,436 × 368,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,150x = 135,745,086,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,745,086,096/169,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,513.07
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