Finding the Third Proportional to 169,584 and 368,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,584 and 368,304 is: 799,885.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,584 : 368,304 = 368,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,584/368,304 = 368,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,584x = 368,304 × 368,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,584x = 135,647,836,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,647,836,416/169,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,885.82
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