Finding the Third Proportional to 169,164 and 367,485
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,164 and 367,485 is: 798,309.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,164 : 367,485 = 367,485 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,164/367,485 = 367,485/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,164x = 367,485 × 367,485 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,164x = 135,045,225,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,045,225,225/169,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,309.48
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