Finding the Third Proportional to 170,070 and 370,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,070 and 370,764 is: 808,290.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,070 : 370,764 = 370,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,070/370,764 = 370,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,070x = 370,764 × 370,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,070x = 137,465,943,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,465,943,696/170,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,290.37
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