Finding the Third Proportional to 169,598 and 368,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,598 and 368,352 is: 800,028.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,598 : 368,352 = 368,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,598/368,352 = 368,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,598x = 368,352 × 368,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,598x = 135,683,195,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,683,195,904/169,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800,028.28
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