Finding the Third Proportional to 169,722 and 372,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,722 and 372,060 is: 815,619.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,722 : 372,060 = 372,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,722/372,060 = 372,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,722x = 372,060 × 372,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,722x = 138,428,643,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,428,643,600/169,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,619.92
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