Finding the Third Proportional to 169,992 and 369,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,992 and 369,792 is: 804,426.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,992 : 369,792 = 369,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,992/369,792 = 369,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,992x = 369,792 × 369,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,992x = 136,746,123,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,746,123,264/169,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,426.82
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