Finding the Third Proportional to 169,160 and 263,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,160 and 263,424 is: 410,216.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,160 : 263,424 = 263,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,160/263,424 = 263,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,160x = 263,424 × 263,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,160x = 69,392,203,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,392,203,776/169,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,216.39
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