Finding the Third Proportional to 169,738 and 367,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,738 and 367,040 is: 793,684.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,738 : 367,040 = 367,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,738/367,040 = 367,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,738x = 367,040 × 367,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,738x = 134,718,361,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,718,361,600/169,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,684.16
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