Finding the Third Proportional to 169,468 and 362,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,468 and 362,200 is: 774,121.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,468 : 362,200 = 362,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,468/362,200 = 362,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,468x = 362,200 × 362,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,468x = 131,188,840,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,188,840,000/169,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,121.60
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