Finding the Third Proportional to 169,836 and 367,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,836 and 367,344 is: 794,540.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,836 : 367,344 = 367,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,836/367,344 = 367,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,836x = 367,344 × 367,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,836x = 134,941,614,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,941,614,336/169,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,540.70
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