Finding the Third Proportional to 169,317 and 248,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,317 and 248,918 is: 365,941.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,317 : 248,918 = 248,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,317/248,918 = 248,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,317x = 248,918 × 248,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,317x = 61,960,170,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,960,170,724/169,317 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,941.82
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