Finding the Third Proportional to 169,434 and 362,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,434 and 362,184 is: 774,208.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,434 : 362,184 = 362,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,434/362,184 = 362,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,434x = 362,184 × 362,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,434x = 131,177,249,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,177,249,856/169,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,208.54
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