Finding the Third Proportional to 169,588 and 368,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,588 and 368,698 is: 801,579.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,588 : 368,698 = 368,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,588/368,698 = 368,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,588x = 368,698 × 368,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,588x = 135,938,215,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,938,215,204/169,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,579.21
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