Finding the Third Proportional to 170,280 and 370,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,280 and 370,032 is: 804,109.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,280 : 370,032 = 370,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,280/370,032 = 370,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,280x = 370,032 × 370,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,280x = 136,923,681,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,923,681,024/170,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,109.00
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