Finding the Third Proportional to 169,716 and 365,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,716 and 365,664 is: 787,846.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,716 : 365,664 = 365,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,716/365,664 = 365,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,716x = 365,664 × 365,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,716x = 133,710,160,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,710,160,896/169,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 787,846.53
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