Finding the Third Proportional to 170,055 and 370,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,055 and 370,724 is: 808,187.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,055 : 370,724 = 370,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,055/370,724 = 370,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,055x = 370,724 × 370,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,055x = 137,436,284,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,436,284,176/170,055 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,187.26
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