Finding the Third Proportional to 169,344 and 362,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,344 and 362,034 is: 773,978.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,344 : 362,034 = 362,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,344/362,034 = 362,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,344x = 362,034 × 362,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,344x = 131,068,617,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,068,617,156/169,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,978.51
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