Finding the Third Proportional to 169,286 and 361,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,286 and 361,894 is: 773,645.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,286 : 361,894 = 361,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,286/361,894 = 361,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,286x = 361,894 × 361,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,286x = 130,967,267,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,967,267,236/169,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,645.00
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