Finding the Third Proportional to 169,726 and 365,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,726 and 365,684 is: 787,886.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,726 : 365,684 = 365,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,726/365,684 = 365,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,726x = 365,684 × 365,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,726x = 133,724,787,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,724,787,856/169,726 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 787,886.29
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