Finding the Third Proportional to 169,808 and 369,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,808 and 369,100 is: 802,287.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,808 : 369,100 = 369,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,808/369,100 = 369,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,808x = 369,100 × 369,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,808x = 136,234,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,234,810,000/169,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,287.35
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