Finding the Third Proportional to 169,782 and 373,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,782 and 373,260 is: 820,599.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,782 : 373,260 = 373,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,782/373,260 = 373,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,782x = 373,260 × 373,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,782x = 139,323,027,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,323,027,600/169,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,599.52
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