Finding the Third Proportional to 170,100 and 369,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,100 and 369,756 is: 803,759.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,100 : 369,756 = 369,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,100/369,756 = 369,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,100x = 369,756 × 369,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,100x = 136,719,499,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,719,499,536/170,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,759.55
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