Finding the Third Proportional to 169,534 and 207,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,534 and 207,442 is: 253,826.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,534 : 207,442 = 207,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,534/207,442 = 207,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,534x = 207,442 × 207,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,534x = 43,032,183,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 43,032,183,364/169,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 253,826.27
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