Finding the Third Proportional to 170,320 and 369,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,320 and 369,619 is: 802,126.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,320 : 369,619 = 369,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,320/369,619 = 369,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,320x = 369,619 × 369,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,320x = 136,618,205,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,618,205,161/170,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,126.62
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