Finding the Third Proportional to 169,168 and 367,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,168 and 367,488 is: 798,303.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,168 : 367,488 = 367,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,168/367,488 = 367,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,168x = 367,488 × 367,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,168x = 135,047,430,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,047,430,144/169,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,303.64
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