Finding the Third Proportional to 169,765.88 and 359,769.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,765.88 and 359,769.09 is: 762,425.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,765.88 : 359,769.09 = 359,769.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,765.88/359,769.09 = 359,769.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,765.88x = 359,769.09 × 359,769.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,765.88x = 129,433,800,817.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,433,800,817.70/169,765.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,425.32
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