Finding the Third Proportional to 169,752 and 373,401
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,752 and 373,401 is: 821,364.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,752 : 373,401 = 373,401 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,752/373,401 = 373,401/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,752x = 373,401 × 373,401 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,752x = 139,428,306,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,428,306,801/169,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 821,364.74
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