Finding the Third Proportional to 169,266 and 361,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,266 and 361,860 is: 773,591.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,266 : 361,860 = 361,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,266/361,860 = 361,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,266x = 361,860 × 361,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,266x = 130,942,659,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,942,659,600/169,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,591.03
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