Finding the Third Proportional to 169,179 and 245,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,179 and 245,773 is: 357,044.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,179 : 245,773 = 245,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,179/245,773 = 245,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,179x = 245,773 × 245,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,179x = 60,404,367,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,404,367,529/169,179 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,044.12
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