Finding the Third Proportional to 169,264 and 367,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,264 and 367,656 is: 798,580.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,264 : 367,656 = 367,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,264/367,656 = 367,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,264x = 367,656 × 367,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,264x = 135,170,934,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,170,934,336/169,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,580.53
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