Finding the Third Proportional to 169,306 and 361,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,306 and 361,934 is: 773,724.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,306 : 361,934 = 361,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,306/361,934 = 361,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,306x = 361,934 × 361,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,306x = 130,996,220,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,996,220,356/169,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,724.62
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