Finding the Third Proportional to 170,193 and 366,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,193 and 366,644 is: 789,855.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,193 : 366,644 = 366,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,193/366,644 = 366,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,193x = 366,644 × 366,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,193x = 134,427,822,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,427,822,736/170,193 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,855.18
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