Finding the Third Proportional to 170,456 and 367,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,456 and 367,072 is: 790,478.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,456 : 367,072 = 367,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,456/367,072 = 367,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,456x = 367,072 × 367,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,456x = 134,741,853,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,741,853,184/170,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,478.79
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