Finding the Third Proportional to 169,332 and 361,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,332 and 361,992 is: 773,853.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,332 : 361,992 = 361,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,332/361,992 = 361,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,332x = 361,992 × 361,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,332x = 131,038,208,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,038,208,064/169,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,853.78
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