Finding the Third Proportional to 170,044 and 369,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,044 and 369,896 is: 804,633.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,044 : 369,896 = 369,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,044/369,896 = 369,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,044x = 369,896 × 369,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,044x = 136,823,050,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,823,050,816/170,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,633.22
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