Finding the Third Proportional to 170,322.75 and 368,863.03
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,322.75 and 368,863.03 is: 798,835.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,322.75 : 368,863.03 = 368,863.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,322.75/368,863.03 = 368,863.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,322.75x = 368,863.03 × 368,863.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,322.75x = 136,059,935,822.94 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,059,935,822.94/170,322.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,835.95
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