Finding the Third Proportional to 170,202 and 362,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,202 and 362,760 is: 773,168.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,202 : 362,760 = 362,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,202/362,760 = 362,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,202x = 362,760 × 362,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,202x = 131,594,817,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,594,817,600/170,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,168.46
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