Finding the Third Proportional to 169,504 and 361,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,504 and 361,520 is: 771,053.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,504 : 361,520 = 361,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,504/361,520 = 361,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,504x = 361,520 × 361,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,504x = 130,696,710,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,696,710,400/169,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,053.84
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