Finding the Third Proportional to 170,128.50 and 366,832.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,128.50 and 366,832.50 is: 790,967.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,128.50 : 366,832.50 = 366,832.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,128.50/366,832.50 = 366,832.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,128.50x = 366,832.50 × 366,832.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,128.50x = 134,566,083,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,566,083,056.25/170,128.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,967.32
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