Finding the Third Proportional to 169,284 and 364,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,284 and 364,056 is: 782,925.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,284 : 364,056 = 364,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,284/364,056 = 364,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,284x = 364,056 × 364,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,284x = 132,536,771,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,536,771,136/169,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,925.56
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