Finding the Third Proportional to 169,769 and 254,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,769 and 254,674 is: 382,041.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,769 : 254,674 = 254,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,769/254,674 = 254,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,769x = 254,674 × 254,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,769x = 64,858,846,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,858,846,276/169,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,041.75
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