Finding the Third Proportional to 169,906 and 369,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,906 and 369,348 is: 802,902.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,906 : 369,348 = 369,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,906/369,348 = 369,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,906x = 369,348 × 369,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,906x = 136,417,945,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,417,945,104/169,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,902.46
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