Finding the Third Proportional to 170,460 and 367,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,460 and 367,084 is: 790,511.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,460 : 367,084 = 367,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,460/367,084 = 367,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,460x = 367,084 × 367,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,460x = 134,750,663,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,750,663,056/170,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,511.93
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