Finding the Third Proportional to 169,242 and 395,529
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,242 and 395,529 is: 924,375.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,242 : 395,529 = 395,529 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,242/395,529 = 395,529/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,242x = 395,529 × 395,529 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,242x = 156,443,189,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,443,189,841/169,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924,375.69
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