Finding the Third Proportional to 169,992 and 374,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 169,992 and 374,304 is: 824,176.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
169,992 : 374,304 = 374,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
169,992/374,304 = 374,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
169,992x = 374,304 × 374,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
169,992x = 140,103,484,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,103,484,416/169,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,176.93
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