Finding the Third Proportional to 170,604 and 367,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,604 and 367,128 is: 790,034.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,604 : 367,128 = 367,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,604/367,128 = 367,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,604x = 367,128 × 367,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,604x = 134,782,968,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,782,968,384/170,604 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,034.05
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