Finding the Third Proportional to 169,852 and 353,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,852 and 353,646 is: 736,320.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,852 : 353,646 = 353,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,852/353,646 = 353,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,852x = 353,646 × 353,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,852x = 125,065,493,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,065,493,316/169,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,320.40
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