Finding the Third Proportional to 169,456 and 334,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,456 and 334,660 is: 660,922.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,456 : 334,660 = 334,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,456/334,660 = 334,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,456x = 334,660 × 334,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,456x = 111,997,315,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,997,315,600/169,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,922.69
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