Finding the Third Proportional to 169,800 and 369,082.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,800 and 369,082.50 is: 802,249.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,800 : 369,082.50 = 369,082.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,800/369,082.50 = 369,082.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,800x = 369,082.50 × 369,082.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,800x = 136,221,891,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,221,891,806.25/169,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,249.07
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