Finding the Third Proportional to 170,064 and 370,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,064 and 370,748 is: 808,249.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,064 : 370,748 = 370,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,064/370,748 = 370,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,064x = 370,748 × 370,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,064x = 137,454,079,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,454,079,504/170,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,249.13
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