Finding the Third Proportional to 169,296 and 361,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,296 and 361,914 is: 773,684.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,296 : 361,914 = 361,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,296/361,914 = 361,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,296x = 361,914 × 361,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,296x = 130,981,743,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,981,743,396/169,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,684.81
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