Finding the Third Proportional to 169,206 and 367,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,206 and 367,572 is: 798,489.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,206 : 367,572 = 367,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,206/367,572 = 367,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,206x = 367,572 × 367,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,206x = 135,109,175,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,109,175,184/169,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,489.27
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