Finding the Third Proportional to 169,616 and 368,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,616 and 368,392 is: 800,117.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,616 : 368,392 = 368,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,616/368,392 = 368,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,616x = 368,392 × 368,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,616x = 135,712,665,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,712,665,664/169,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800,117.12
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