Finding the Third Proportional to 170,466 and 367,095
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,466 and 367,095 is: 790,531.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,466 : 367,095 = 367,095 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,466/367,095 = 367,095/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,466x = 367,095 × 367,095 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,466x = 134,758,739,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,758,739,025/170,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,531.48
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