Finding the Third Proportional to 169,788 and 369,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,788 and 369,060 is: 802,207.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,788 : 369,060 = 369,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,788/369,060 = 369,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,788x = 369,060 × 369,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,788x = 136,205,283,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,205,283,600/169,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,207.95
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