Finding the Third Proportional to 169,344 and 362,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,344 and 362,040 is: 774,004.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,344 : 362,040 = 362,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,344/362,040 = 362,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,344x = 362,040 × 362,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,344x = 131,072,961,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,072,961,600/169,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,004.17
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