Finding the Third Proportional to 170,468 and 367,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,468 and 367,099 is: 790,539.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,468 : 367,099 = 367,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,468/367,099 = 367,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,468x = 367,099 × 367,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,468x = 134,761,675,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,761,675,801/170,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,539.43
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