Finding the Third Proportional to 169,824 and 237,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,824 and 237,564 is: 332,324.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,824 : 237,564 = 237,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,824/237,564 = 237,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,824x = 237,564 × 237,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,824x = 56,436,654,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,436,654,096/169,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 332,324.37
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