Finding the Third Proportional to 170,446 and 367,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,446 and 367,052 is: 790,439.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,446 : 367,052 = 367,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,446/367,052 = 367,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,446x = 367,052 × 367,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,446x = 134,727,170,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,727,170,704/170,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,439.03
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