Finding the Third Proportional to 170,451 and 370,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,451 and 370,830 is: 806,770.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,451 : 370,830 = 370,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,451/370,830 = 370,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,451x = 370,830 × 370,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,451x = 137,514,888,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,514,888,900/170,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,770.80
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