Finding the Third Proportional to 170,208 and 369,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,208 and 369,904 is: 803,892.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,208 : 369,904 = 369,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,208/369,904 = 369,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,208x = 369,904 × 369,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,208x = 136,828,969,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,828,969,216/170,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,892.70
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