Finding the Third Proportional to 169,476 and 361,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,476 and 361,468 is: 770,959.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,476 : 361,468 = 361,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,476/361,468 = 361,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,476x = 361,468 × 361,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,476x = 130,659,115,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,659,115,024/169,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,959.40
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