Finding the Third Proportional to 170,193 and 365,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,193 and 365,658 is: 785,612.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,193 : 365,658 = 365,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,193/365,658 = 365,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,193x = 365,658 × 365,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,193x = 133,705,772,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,705,772,964/170,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 785,612.65
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