Finding the Third Proportional to 169,604 and 382,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,604 and 382,474 is: 862,517.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,604 : 382,474 = 382,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,604/382,474 = 382,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,604x = 382,474 × 382,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,604x = 146,286,360,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,286,360,676/169,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,517.16
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