Finding the Third Proportional to 169,380 and 357,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,380 and 357,552 is: 754,772.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,380 : 357,552 = 357,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,380/357,552 = 357,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,380x = 357,552 × 357,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,380x = 127,843,432,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,843,432,704/169,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,772.89
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