Finding the Third Proportional to 169,848 and 369,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,848 and 369,228 is: 802,654.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,848 : 369,228 = 369,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,848/369,228 = 369,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,848x = 369,228 × 369,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,848x = 136,329,315,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,329,315,984/169,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,654.82
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