Finding the Third Proportional to 169,401 and 368,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,401 and 368,328 is: 800,854.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,401 : 368,328 = 368,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,401/368,328 = 368,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,401x = 368,328 × 368,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,401x = 135,665,515,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,665,515,584/169,401 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800,854.28
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