Finding the Third Proportional to 169,904 and 369,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,904 and 369,344 is: 802,894.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,904 : 369,344 = 369,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,904/369,344 = 369,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,904x = 369,344 × 369,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,904x = 136,414,990,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,414,990,336/169,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,894.52
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