Finding the Third Proportional to 169,574 and 356,212
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,574 and 356,212 is: 748,269.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,574 : 356,212 = 356,212 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,574/356,212 = 356,212/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,574x = 356,212 × 356,212 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,574x = 126,886,988,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,886,988,944/169,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,269.13
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