Finding the Third Proportional to 169,570 and 358,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,570 and 358,040 is: 755,986.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,570 : 358,040 = 358,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,570/358,040 = 358,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,570x = 358,040 × 358,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,570x = 128,192,641,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,192,641,600/169,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,986.56
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