Finding the Third Proportional to 170,280 and 370,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,280 and 370,035 is: 804,122.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,280 : 370,035 = 370,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,280/370,035 = 370,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,280x = 370,035 × 370,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,280x = 136,925,901,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,925,901,225/170,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,122.04
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