Finding the Third Proportional to 170,448 and 370,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,448 and 370,824 is: 806,758.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,448 : 370,824 = 370,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,448/370,824 = 370,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,448x = 370,824 × 370,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,448x = 137,510,438,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,510,438,976/170,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,758.89
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