Finding the Third Proportional to 170,120 and 369,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,120 and 369,796 is: 803,838.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,120 : 369,796 = 369,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,120/369,796 = 369,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,120x = 369,796 × 369,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,120x = 136,749,081,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,749,081,616/170,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,838.95
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