Finding the Third Proportional to 169,238 and 367,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,238 and 367,636 is: 798,616.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,238 : 367,636 = 367,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,238/367,636 = 367,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,238x = 367,636 × 367,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,238x = 135,156,228,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,156,228,496/169,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,616.32
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