Finding the Third Proportional to 78,639 and 169,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,639 and 169,734 is: 366,352.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,639 : 169,734 = 169,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,639/169,734 = 169,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,639x = 169,734 × 169,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,639x = 28,809,630,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,809,630,756/78,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,352.96
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