Finding the Third Proportional to 169,758 and 367,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,758 and 367,080 is: 793,763.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,758 : 367,080 = 367,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,758/367,080 = 367,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,758x = 367,080 × 367,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,758x = 134,747,726,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,747,726,400/169,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,763.63
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