Finding the Third Proportional to 169,416 and 368,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,416 and 368,010 is: 799,401.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,416 : 368,010 = 368,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,416/368,010 = 368,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,416x = 368,010 × 368,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,416x = 135,431,360,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,431,360,100/169,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,401.24
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