Finding the Third Proportional to 169,464 and 365,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,464 and 365,162 is: 786,853.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,464 : 365,162 = 365,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,464/365,162 = 365,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,464x = 365,162 × 365,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,464x = 133,343,286,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,343,286,244/169,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,853.17
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