Finding the Third Proportional to 169,688 and 351,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,688 and 351,120 is: 726,540.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,688 : 351,120 = 351,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,688/351,120 = 351,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,688x = 351,120 × 351,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,688x = 123,285,254,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,285,254,400/169,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,540.79
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