Finding the Third Proportional to 169,764.75 and 368,727.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,764.75 and 368,727.75 is: 800,873.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,764.75 : 368,727.75 = 368,727.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,764.75/368,727.75 = 368,727.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,764.75x = 368,727.75 × 368,727.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,764.75x = 135,960,153,620.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,960,153,620.06/169,764.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800,873.88
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