Finding the Third Proportional to 170,464 and 370,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,464 and 370,672 is: 806,021.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,464 : 370,672 = 370,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,464/370,672 = 370,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,464x = 370,672 × 370,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,464x = 137,397,731,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,397,731,584/170,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,021.98
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