Finding the Third Proportional to 170,234 and 370,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,234 and 370,303 is: 805,504.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,234 : 370,303 = 370,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,234/370,303 = 370,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,234x = 370,303 × 370,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,234x = 137,124,311,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,124,311,809/170,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,504.85
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