Finding the Third Proportional to 169,846.88 and 365,775.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,846.88 and 365,775.75 is: 787,720.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,846.88 : 365,775.75 = 365,775.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,846.88/365,775.75 = 365,775.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,846.88x = 365,775.75 × 365,775.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,846.88x = 133,791,899,288.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,791,899,288.06/169,846.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 787,720.70
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