Finding the Third Proportional to 169,188 and 367,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,188 and 367,536 is: 798,417.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,188 : 367,536 = 367,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,188/367,536 = 367,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,188x = 367,536 × 367,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,188x = 135,082,711,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,082,711,296/169,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,417.80
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