Finding the Third Proportional to 169,748 and 369,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,748 and 369,932 is: 806,193.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,748 : 369,932 = 369,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,748/369,932 = 369,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,748x = 369,932 × 369,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,748x = 136,849,684,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,849,684,624/169,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,193.21
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