Finding the Third Proportional to 170,322 and 369,622.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,322 and 369,622.50 is: 802,132.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,322 : 369,622.50 = 369,622.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,322/369,622.50 = 369,622.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,322x = 369,622.50 × 369,622.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,322x = 136,620,792,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,620,792,506.25/170,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,132.39
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