Finding the Third Proportional to 169,602 and 249,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,602 and 249,219 is: 366,210.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,602 : 249,219 = 249,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,602/249,219 = 249,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,602x = 249,219 × 249,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,602x = 62,110,109,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,110,109,961/169,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,210.95
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