Finding the Third Proportional to 169,796 and 365,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,796 and 365,680 is: 787,544.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,796 : 365,680 = 365,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,796/365,680 = 365,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,796x = 365,680 × 365,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,796x = 133,721,862,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,721,862,400/169,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 787,544.24
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