Finding the Third Proportional to 170,496 and 369,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,496 and 369,984 is: 802,881.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,496 : 369,984 = 369,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,496/369,984 = 369,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,496x = 369,984 × 369,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,496x = 136,888,160,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,888,160,256/170,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,881.95
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