Finding the Third Proportional to 169,620 and 356,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,620 and 356,676 is: 750,016.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,620 : 356,676 = 356,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,620/356,676 = 356,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,620x = 356,676 × 356,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,620x = 127,217,768,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,217,768,976/169,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,016.32
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