Finding the Third Proportional to 169,566 and 358,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,566 and 358,032 is: 755,970.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,566 : 358,032 = 358,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,566/358,032 = 358,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,566x = 358,032 × 358,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,566x = 128,186,913,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,186,913,024/169,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,970.61
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