Finding the Third Proportional to 169,452 and 334,651.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,452 and 334,651.50 is: 660,904.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,452 : 334,651.50 = 334,651.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,452/334,651.50 = 334,651.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,452x = 334,651.50 × 334,651.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,452x = 111,991,626,452.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,991,626,452.25/169,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,904.72
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