Finding the Third Proportional to 169,598 and 369,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,598 and 369,976 is: 807,098.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,598 : 369,976 = 369,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,598/369,976 = 369,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,598x = 369,976 × 369,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,598x = 136,882,240,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,882,240,576/169,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 807,098.20
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