Finding the Third Proportional to 170,440 and 367,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,440 and 367,040 is: 790,415.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,440 : 367,040 = 367,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,440/367,040 = 367,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,440x = 367,040 × 367,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,440x = 134,718,361,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,718,361,600/170,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,415.17
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