Finding the Third Proportional to 170,004 and 369,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,004 and 369,816 is: 804,474.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,004 : 369,816 = 369,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,004/369,816 = 369,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,004x = 369,816 × 369,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,004x = 136,763,873,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,763,873,856/170,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,474.45
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