Finding the Third Proportional to 169,732 and 367,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,732 and 367,028 is: 793,660.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,732 : 367,028 = 367,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,732/367,028 = 367,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,732x = 367,028 × 367,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,732x = 134,709,552,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,709,552,784/169,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,660.32
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