Finding the Third Proportional to 170,056 and 370,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,056 and 370,730 is: 808,208.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,056 : 370,730 = 370,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,056/370,730 = 370,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,056x = 370,730 × 370,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,056x = 137,440,732,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,440,732,900/170,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,208.67
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