Finding the Third Proportional to 170,000 and 369,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,000 and 369,808 is: 804,458.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,000 : 369,808 = 369,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,000/369,808 = 369,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,000x = 369,808 × 369,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,000x = 136,757,956,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,757,956,864/170,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,458.57
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