Finding the Third Proportional to 169,242 and 360,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,242 and 360,218 is: 766,695.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,242 : 360,218 = 360,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,242/360,218 = 360,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,242x = 360,218 × 360,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,242x = 129,757,007,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,757,007,524/169,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766,695.07
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