Finding the Third Proportional to 169,254 and 367,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,254 and 367,644 is: 798,575.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,254 : 367,644 = 367,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,254/367,644 = 367,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,254x = 367,644 × 367,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,254x = 135,162,110,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,162,110,736/169,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,575.58
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