Finding the Third Proportional to 170,188 and 370,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,188 and 370,219 is: 805,357.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,188 : 370,219 = 370,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,188/370,219 = 370,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,188x = 370,219 × 370,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,188x = 137,062,107,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,062,107,961/170,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,357.06
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