Finding the Third Proportional to 169,790 and 369,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,790 and 369,064 is: 802,215.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,790 : 369,064 = 369,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,790/369,064 = 369,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,790x = 369,064 × 369,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,790x = 136,208,236,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,208,236,096/169,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,215.89
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