Finding the Third Proportional to 169,242 and 360,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,242 and 360,217 is: 766,690.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,242 : 360,217 = 360,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,242/360,217 = 360,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,242x = 360,217 × 360,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,242x = 129,756,287,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,756,287,089/169,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766,690.82
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