Finding the Third Proportional to 169,170 and 371,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,170 and 371,829 is: 817,265.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,170 : 371,829 = 371,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,170/371,829 = 371,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,170x = 371,829 × 371,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,170x = 138,256,805,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,256,805,241/169,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,265.50
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