Finding the Third Proportional to 169,522 and 249,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,522 and 249,098 is: 366,028.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,522 : 249,098 = 249,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,522/249,098 = 249,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,522x = 249,098 × 249,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,522x = 62,049,813,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,049,813,604/169,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,028.09
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